Imaging Of Uralogical Systems

Question 1

What is cystology

Answer 1

Taking a camera into the bladder

Question 2

What shows up darkest on an X-ray

Answer 2

Radiolucent (Air)

Question 3

What shows whitest on an ex ray

Answer 3

Radio-opaque (Metal)

Question 4

What is a positive contrast X-ray

Answer 4

Using High density substances, so large portions of X-rays are absorbed so the image appears whiter

Question 5

Where are the kidneys found

Answer 5

Dorsal abdomen

Question 6

Where is the bladder found

Answer 6

Caudal abdomen

Question 7

What is negative contrast X-ray

Answer 7

Using low density substances like air so substances don’t absorb the X-rays, so show structures as darker

Question 8

How do utrasounds produce an image

Answer 8

Use sound waves that exceed the normal hearing range, different substances will have different acoustics, so some will bounce echos back more than others

Question 9

What type of tissue show up dark in an ultrasound

Answer 9

Hypoechoic

Question 10

What type of tissues show up bright on an ultrasound

Answer 10

Hyperechoic

Question 11

What type of tissue shows up black on an ultrasound

Answer 11

Anechoic

Question 12

Where is the the left kidney found in the dog

Answer 12

Ventral to the L2 - L4 vertebrae