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Ch. 30

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______ is the degree of geometric sharpness or accuracy of the structural lines actually recorded in the image.   show
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show definition, sharpness, spatial resolution or detail.  
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The primary film/screen unit of resolution is ______.   show
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Most human visual acuity is limited to the range of ____ lp/mm.   show
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show matrix size, pixel size and gray scale bit depth.  
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Digital imaging recorded detail is most commonly described in terms of _________.   show
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A shorter wavelength signal (with higher frequency) represents pairs of lines that can be visualized ________.   show
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Low frequency spatial resolution has a longer wavelength (and lower frequency) representing pairs of lines that are _______.   show
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The art of radiography involves controlling the degree of _______ so that it does not interfere with image diagnosis.   show
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show Spatial resolution  
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show two dimensions  
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____________ measure the boundaries of a single image.   show
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In conventional radiography, PFS was referred to as _________.   show
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The higher the _________, the closer together the sine waves and the closer together the line pairs.   show
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_________ measures the accuracy of an image compared to the original object on a scale of 0 to 1.   show
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_______ is background information that the IR receives.   show
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show Quantum noise  
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Another name for quantum noise is ________.   show
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show Nyquist criterion  
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_______ occurs when the the spatial frequency exceeds the nyquist frequency and the incoming data is sampled less than twice per cycle.   show
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show fine detail  
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______ may cause an unsharpness of an image.   show
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show 1. eliminate motion 2. reduce OID 3. reduce focal spot size 4. reduce intensifying screen phosphor size and concentration and 5. increase SID  
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show decreases;increases  
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show increases;decreases  
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The minimum OID should be used to improve ______.   show
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show umbra  
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The _____ is the imperfect, unsharp shadow surrounding the umbra.   show
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As focal spot decreases in size, ____ also decreases, thus _______ resolution.   show
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show attenuation  
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show resolution  
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The resolving power of an intensifying screen depends on what three factors?   show
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Quantum mottle is corrected only by increasing ______.   show
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The major factors that limit photostimulable phosphor systems are the _____ and _____.   show
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The major factor that limits INDIRECT digital systems is the ______   show
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show size of the detector element  
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_____ is that which is under the direct control of the patient.   show
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What is the best way to reduce and control voluntary motion?   show
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show involuntary motion  
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show exposure time  
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show communication, immobilization devices and reduced exposure time  
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show matrix size, pixel size, and gray scale bit depth  
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Visualization of _________ is in indication of acceptable resolution   show
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The z-axis is the gray scale which is represented as the:   show
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High spatial resolution represents a high frequency signal that is capable of imaging   show
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Low spatial resolution represents a lower frequency signal that can only image   show
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The focal spot size is a major controller of image resolution because it controls   show
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High fill factor will produce ______.   show
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