mAs (milliampere-seconds) is indeed the product of milliamperes (mA) and exposure time in seconds, which directly influences the amount of radiation the patient is exposed to during an X-ray procedure. This parameter is crucial in determining the quality and the dose of the radiographic exposure.

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MAs Is

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mAs is

A) another name for tube current
B) related to the amount of radiation exposing the patient
C) the product of mA and exposure time
D) the product of mA and exposure time, and related to the amount of radiation exposing the patient

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