CT for tech book wrong answers Flashcards

1
Q

the ability of a system to differentiate, on the image, objects with similar densities is known as:

A

LOW CONTRAST RESOLUTION

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2
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scan thickness is primarily important for the part it plays in.

A

volume averaging

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3
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how many CT numbers are assigned to each pixel in the image matrix?

A

1

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4
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the process of converting the data from the attenuation profile to a matrix is known as:

A

back projection

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5
Q

why is it necessary to convert the digitized data from the reconstruction to shades of grey?

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so the image can be displayed on the monitor

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6
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decreasing the window width on a CT image decreases the:

A

anatomic diversity.

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7
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on a Ct image an ROI is placed within a structure and measured. its standard deviation is 0. what can be determined about this structure?

A

it is very homogeneous.

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