All of the following are true of Compton scatter EXCEPT:

a. It contributes no meaningful information the final image.
b. Its production increases as tissue density increases.
c. It is a significant contributor to occupational radiation exposure.
d. Most of the final image is the result of Compton scatter.


b. Its production increases as tissue density increases.

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a. suicide. c. falls. b. ill health. d. motor vehicle crashes.

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A. simple fracture. B. hairline fracture. C. spiral fracture. D. greenstick fracture.

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