A fluoroscopic examination that uses barium as a contrast material would typically produce images with
A)long scale contrast.
B)short scale contrast.
C)low contrast.
D)both a and c

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Barium is a high atomic number contrast material that produces images with short scale contrast, meaning there is a high contrast between the barium-filled structures and surrounding tissues. This type of contrast is ideal for visualizing gastrointestinal structures and detecting abnormalities such as ulcers or tumors.

A Fluoroscopic Examination That Uses Barium as a Contrast Material