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DENT 176 Key Terms 1
Radiology History and X-ray Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ALARA concept | Concept of radiation protective that states all exposures should be kept “as low as reasonably achievable”. |
| Anode | the positive electrode in the x-ray tube. |
| Atom | the basic unit of matter. |
| Cathode | the negative electrode in the x-ray tube. |
| Central Ray | X-rays at center of the beam. |
| Contrast | the differences in degrees of blackness on a radiograph. |
| Control Panel | The portion of the x-ray unit that contains the master switch, the indicator light, the selector buttons, and the exposure button. |
| Density | The overall darkness or blackness of a radiograph. |
| Dental Radiography | Process of making radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by exposure to radiographs. |
| Distortion | Change in the size of an image on a radiograph caused by incorrect vertical angulation. |