During a nuclear study, gamma emissions from the patient are intercepted by the gamma camera crystal.
a. converted to very low energy light.
b. ultimately converted to electrons that are amplified by photomultiplier tubes.
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
c. both a and b
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Which of the following did NOT happen?
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