During a sonographic procedure,gel is applied to the skin to prevent loss of signal between transducer and skin,which would result in poor image.

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This statement is true. The gel acts as a conductor to transmit the ultrasound waves between the transducer and skin, which are reflected back to create an image. Without the gel, there can be an air gap which decreases the quality of the image.

During a Sonographic Procedure,gel Is Applied to the Skin to Prevent