Radiation
NEGATIVE End of x-ray tube
Cathode
distance between peaks of adjacent waves
Wavelengths
radiation absorbed by a substance
rad
what is the type of radiation that exits from the x-ray tubehead?
primary
what is the process by which atoms change into negatively or positively charged ions during radiation?
ionization
particles with no charge
Neutrons
energy that is emitted by accelerating particles
electromagnetic radiation
monitors radiation exposure
dosimeter
Who was the professor of physics who discovered X-ray
Roentgen
what is the most common setting for kilovoltage?
70-90
POSITIVE end of x-ray tube
Anode
spot on tungsten targets where electrons strike
atoms
limits the size and shape of the x-ray beam
collimator
open-ended tube that is connected to end of tubehead and directs x-ray beam to object to be radiographed
PID
what receptor size is used for occlusal exposure on adult?
4
an image that will be revealed later
Latent
What is used to capture a dental X-ray image that can be viewed on a computer?
digital sensor
radiation that escapes in ALL directions
leakage
what type of radiation forms when the primary x-ray strikes or contracts any type of matter (solid, liquid or gas)?
Scatter
What does MPD stand for?
Maximum Permissible Dose
particle representing electromagnetic radiation
protons
acetate sheet that must be chemically processed to produce an image
dental film
solid metal; made of aluminum
filter
what type of radiation forms when the primary x-ray strikes or contracts any type of matter (solid, liquid or gas)?
Scatter
which of the following tissues is the least sensitive to radiation?
muscle