Which Scanner Allows for Continuous Rotation of the X-Ray Tube

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which scanner allows for continuous rotation of the x-ray tube while the patient moves simultaneously through the gantry aperture?

• A)third-generation conventional scanner
• B)fourth-generation conventional scanner
• C)spiral/helical scanner
• D)dynamic volume scanner

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Reactants

Substances initially present in a chemical reaction that are consumed during the reaction to create products.

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Chemical reactions that require an input of energy to proceed and are characterized by a positive change in free energy.

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Chemical reactions that release energy, generally in the form of heat, and occur spontaneously.

Input of Energy

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