Ultrasound Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
What is an interface?
A
A boundary between two different media
2
Q
When a wave passes from one medieval to another, some of its energy is 1-[…….] and some of it is 2-[……]
A
1 - Reflected
2 - Transmitted
3
Q
What is it called when the wave enters a different median?
A
Transmission
4
Q
What is it called when the wave does not enter the median?
A
Reflection
5
Q
When an wave is fired at a media with very different densities, are the waves reflected or transmitted?
A
Reflected
6
Q
When an wave is fired at a media with similar densities, are the waves reflected or transmitted?
A
Transmitted
7
Q
Where is the reflection of ultrasound waves used?
A
Ultrasound scans
8
Q
How does an ultrasound work?
A
- Uses short pulses is ultrasound radiation to form images inside your body
9
Q
What piece of equipment is used to direct ultrasound waves into your body?
A
Transducer
