The Main Purpose of a Filter Used in Computed Tomography

question 43

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of a filter used in computed tomography is to:

• A)reduce the intensity of the beam at the detector
• B)make the beam less uniform at the detector
• C)decrease the mean energy at the detector
• D)protect the patient

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