Beam attenuation is defined as:
scatter production
strengthening of the beam as it passes through tissues
the effects of absorption qualities upon tissues and radiographic appearances
the path of the x-ray beam
the effects of absorption qualities upon tissues and radiographic appearances
Rationale: Tissues of different atomic numbers will either absorb the beam or allow the beam to pass easily through. Tissues with high atomic number such as bone will absorb most of the beam, resulting in white image components. Tissues easily penetrated will appear darker.
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