With digital imaging using AEC,if an AP thoracic spine is imaged using 110 kVp instead of 80 kVp,the brightness in the area of interest is __________________ and the patient exposure is ________________________.(Assume all other factors are appropriate. )

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Increasing the kVp does not affect the brightness because the detector still waits for the preset level to be reached.However,the increase in kVp results in lower mAs,reducing patient exposure.

With Digital Imaging Using AEC,if an AP Thoracic Spine Is