What part of the x-ray machine serves to absorb long wavelength, less penetrating x-rays of the polychromatic beam?

What will be an ideal response?


Filter. An aluminum filter is placed in the path of the x-ray beam to remove a high percentage of the soft x-rays and reduce patient dose.

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________ are helpful bacteria which are found naturally in the human intestines that are thought to have potential health benefits

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The skin is the largest organ of the body and has four basic functions: protection, regulation, ____, and sensation.

A. absorption B. elimination C. inflammation D. storage

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Which of the following is usually associated with an anaphylactoid reaction?

A) Radiological dyes B) Shellfish C) Tree nuts D) Latex exposure

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According to Bernstein, appropriately organized practice is best described as:

A. Repetition of a particular pattern of neuromotor processes B. A form or repetition without repetition C. Repetition of a particular movement pattern D. None of these

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