The disadvantage to using low kVp in mammography is its ability to produce
A) a very low-energy x-ray beam.
B) high radiographic contrast.
C) a soft x-ray beam.
D) an increased patient dose.
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Q1: To engage the small focal spot in
Q2: In mammography, the kVp commonly used in
Q3: Which organization offers a voluntary accreditation program
Q4: Breast tissue is made up of
A)fatty tissue.
B)glandular
Q5: The majority of mammography machines utilize a
Q7: The anode material of choice for a
Q8: Dedicated mammography machines use _ generators.
A)falling-load
B)single-phase, high
Q9: The port of the x-ray tube in
Q10: Approximately 40% of cancers in the breast
Q11: The advantage to using low kVp in
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