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Bone

________ is composed of tissue with a higher atomic number, and the atomic particles are more compacted or densely packed.

Differential Absorption

________ is a process whereby some amount of the c- ray beam is absorbed in the tissue, and some passes through the anatomic part.

secondary photon

A(n) ________ is created by the difference in the electrons binding energies.

Coherent scattering

What is an interaction that occurs with low energy x- rays, typically below the diagnostic range, also known as classical scattering? Answer with a single words or term.

probability of this effect

The scattered photons may be absorbed within the patient tissues leave the anatomic part, interact with the IR, or expose anyone near the IR. The ________ depends on the energy of the incoming photon, but not othe composition of the anatomic tissue.

Compton interactions

________ can occur at any diagnostic x- ray energy and are an important interaction in radiography.

X rays

________ are exponentially attenuated and are generally reduced by about 50 % for each 4- 5 com of tissue thickness.

True Varying anatomic body parts

________ do not absorb the primary beam to the same degree.

Fewer photon interactions

________ occur at a higher kVp, but a greater percentage of those interactions are Compton interactions.

overall quantity of the primary beam

The ________ decreases as it passes through the anatomic part.

higher atomic number

The ________ indicates there are more atomic particles for more interactions with the incoming photons.

Muscles tissue

________ has atomic particles that are more densely packed or compact and therefore attenuate the x- ray beam more than fat cells.

probability of the effects

The ________ depends on the energy of incoming photon and composition of anatomic tissue.

probability of a Compton interaction

The ________ occurring depends of the energy of the incoming electron, not the atomic number of the anatomic tissue.

composition of the anatomic tissues

The ________ affects the x- ray beam interaction.

Fewer photon interactions

________ occur at a higher kVp, but of those interactions, a smaller percentages are photoelectric interactions.