In a fluoroscopy system, the x-ray tube and image receptor must be interlocked in order to enable fluoroscopy.This classifies the image receptor as the

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The primary barrier is designed to shield against the primary beam and is required to be of sufficient thickness to limit radiation exposure to personnel. Since the interlocking system is necessary for allowing fluoroscopy, the image receptor is considered a part of the primary barrier.

In a Fluoroscopy System, the X-Ray Tube and Image Receptor