On a CT scan areas that are highly dense such as the skull will appear_________ and areas that are of lower density such as cerebrospinal fluid and brain matter will appear_________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

On a CT scan, denser materials like bone absorb more X-rays and therefore appear brighter, while less dense materials like cerebrospinal fluid and brain matter absorb fewer X-rays and appear darker.

On a CT Scan Areas That Are Highly Dense Such