With film-screen imaging using AEC,if an AP thoracic spine is imaged using an outside instead of center detector,the density in the area of interest will be __________________ and the patient will be ________________________.(Assume all other factors are appropriate. )

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Because the detector is terminating the exposure when enough radiation exits the lungs,the exposure is too short and the spine is light.

With Film-Screen Imaging Using AEC,if an AP Thoracic Spine Is