The lead foil found within the film packet is designed to accomplish what function?

It is used to absorb some of the radiation that passes through the film and helps prevent scatter of radiation to the surrounding tissue.
It is used to absorb heat generated by the gamma rays generated within the tubehead.
It is provided to increase flexibility of the film packet.
It is designed to deflect hard rays that are not useful in exposing radiographs.


It is used to absorb some of the radiation that passes through the film and helps prevent scatter of radiation to the surrounding tissue.

Rationale: It is used to absorb some of the radiation that passes through the film and helps prevent scatter of radiation to the surrounding tissue.

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