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Radiology Quiz Wk1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The negatively charged particle of an atom is the: | Electron |
| As xrays pass through materials, they have the ability to: | cause some substances to fluoresce, completely remove an electron from an atom leaving the atom positively charged, cause chemical changes that can kill celss |
| Which of the following statements is true? | xrays with shorter wavelengths penetrate farther than rays with longer wavelengths |
| Electrons travel: | towards the anode of an xray tube |
| In xray tubes, the majority of energy produced by the movement of electrons is in teh form of: | Heat |
| On the electromagnetic spectrum, in relation to visible light, x-rays: | have a shorter wavelength |
| Xray electromagnetic ratiation travels in a straight line, the direction of which can be altered. T or F? | True |
| A radiograph is synonymous with an x-ray. T or F? | False |
| Filaments located in an xray tube: | emit electrons when heated |
| The anodes target: |