chapter 9 DT definitions

kilovolt power

the controlling factor in the production of electrons available for radiographs

filters

aluminum disks placed between the collimator and the tube window to remove weak radiation are

focal spot

the tube head area where the central beam or primary ray is projected is the

anode

the positive pole in the tubehead that serves as a target for electron barrage is the

mA

the abbreviation for the term milliampere is

primary radiation

the central ray or beam of radiation emitting from the tubehead or PID is

exposure time

the time or duration of interval when the current will pass through the x-ray tube is the

target-object distance

the distance between the anode target and the object to be radiographed is called the

effect of continual exposure to radiation

cumulative effect is the

green

the color of a RINN positioning device used for endodontic work is

sensitivity

the ability of x-rays to penetrate and possible ionize body tissues is called

erythema dose

radiation overdoes that causes temporary redness of the skin is

periapical

which type of film would be used to view tooth crown, roots, and surrounding tissues

interproximal

another term for a bitewing exposure is

occlusal

a size 4 radiograph packet would contain which film

safe light

which of the following is not considered a basic safety precaution in exposure of radiographs

cephalometric

which of the following radiographic films is of particular use in orthodontics

contrast

variations of black and white colors on a radiograph are considered an example of

right angle technique

another name for the paralleling technique for radiographic exposures is

negative

if the PID is aimed in an upward position, it is considered to be which angulation