Backscatter from the cassette/detector influences the amount of milliampere-seconds necessary to create the image.

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Backscatter radiation refers to the radiation that is scattered back towards the X-ray source after interacting with the patient or the imaging equipment. This radiation can cause image distortions and also increase the amount of radiation exposure to the patient. Backscatter can also affect the amount of milliampere-seconds (mAs) that are required to produce a diagnostic image. mAs is the unit of measurement for X-ray exposure and determines the quantity of X-rays that are generated during an exposure. If there is a significant amount of backscatter radiation, a higher mAs setting may be needed to obtain a clear image, which can increase the amount of radiation exposure to the patient. Therefore, the statement is true.

Backscatter from the Cassette/detector Influences the Amount of Milliampere-Seconds Necessary