X-Rays Flashcards
1
Q
What do x-rays affect in the same way as light?
A
Photographic film
2
Q
What are x-rays absorbed by?
A
Metal and bone
3
Q
What are x-rays transmitted by?
A
Soft Tissue
4
Q
What’s an x-rays wavelength the same order of magnitude of?
A
Diameter of an atom
5
Q
How can x-rays be used?
A
Kill cancer cells
CT scans
Dental problems
Bone fractures
6
Q
What must be taken when x-ray and CT scans are in use?
A
Precautions