Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Parts composed of ________ absorb more x-ray photons.
A
Bone
2
Q
Parts composed of ________ absorb less x-ray photons.
A
Air
3
Q
Reduction in energy of primary x-ray beam.
A
Attenuation
4
Q
Process where some of the x- ray beam is absorbed in tissues and some passes through the anatomical part.
A
Differential absorption
