1.
Area of the anode that produces x-ray when hit by electrons (2 words)
2.
Device used to measure x-ray exposure (2 words)
3.
Positive side of the x-ray tube where x-rays are produced
4.
The x-ray ___ contains the anode and cathode
5.
The three cardinal rules for radiation protection are distance, shielding and ____
6.
Decrease in the strength of the x-ray beam near the anode (2 words)
8.
Tumors of this organ had an increased incidence in radiology technicians prior to the use of lead shielding to protect this part of the body
9.
Type of anode typically found in small portable units and dental x-rays (Not rotating)
10.
Abbreviation of what parameter controls the SPEED of the electrons (ability to penetrate an object)
11.
Generally refers to the amount of blackness in a radiographic image (not to be confused with contrast - shades of grey)
12.
Negative end of the x-ray tube containing tungsten
13.
The x-ray tube is encased in a Pyrex ____ ______ (2 words) to keep dust out
14.
A rotating anode can dissipate ____ so higher mAs and kVp can be used to radiograph thicker body parts
15.
Measure of ionizing energy produced by Radiographs (RAD) OR the last name of the discoverer of x-rays
16.
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
17.
A coiled tungsten wire within the x-ray tube that produces the electron cloud
18.
Penetrating ionizing electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength much shorter than that of invisible light
19.
The x-ray current during the exposure that affects the number of x-ray produced
