The Principal Factors That Affect the Amount of Scatter Produced

question 30

True/False

The principal factors that affect the amount of scatter produced are mAs and the type of irradiated material.

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Definitions:

Cell Membrane

The semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Mesoderm

The mesoderm is the middle layer of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to muscles, bones, and much of the circulatory, reproductive, and excretory systems.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the skin and nervous system.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby while removing waste.