Grid Ratio Describes the ______

question 28

Multiple Choice

Grid ratio describes the ______.

• A)Number of grid lines per centimeter or lines per inch
• B)Angling of the lead strips to coincide with x-ray beam diversion
• C)Relationship between the height of the lead strips to the interspace
• D)Physical size of the grid to be used for each distance measured

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Definitions:

Cavitation

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TB Skin Test

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Mumps

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