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It helps them locate fractured bones or what happened to the bodies that we cannot see externally. The reason doctors step outside whenever they do an xray on you is because its really unhealthy for them to have repeated exposures to the radiation. Patients typically do not have a lot of exposure and so with proper screening it is safe.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt lets them see some things that go on inside the body.
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∙ 13y agoX- Rays help doctors see inside the human body by seeing to make sure if the patient has any broken and or sprained bones inside his/her body.
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∙ 13y agoX-rays look though your skin and see if you have done anything wrong to your body.
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Can xrays go through body?
Yes.
Can gamma rays and xrays pass through the human body?
Yes.
What are some pros of getting a x-Ray?
Well if you're sick it can help the doctor diagnose you. You shouldn't go get xrays just for the fun of it. In fact doctors wont order xrays just cause you want to see them.
What do xrays have to do with the holocaust?
They experimented with xrays on the prisoners in the concentration camps. Mostly at Auschwitz.
How much does a series of knee xrays cost?
I just got my xrays taken for my left knee, it was four xrays for $100, it may be more other places
Grid controlled X ray tube?
a grid is a device placed in front of the image receptor which only allows xrays to travel directly through from the tube and prevent xrays which have been "scattered" from passing through to the image. This gives a much clearer resulting image. Grids are generally only used on thicker body parts where scattered xrays are more of an issue
Which type of radiation is used to make images of bones inside the body?
Xrays and CT scans
Bad when pregnant and take xrays?
Xrays are damaging to developing babies. Only as last resort.
What do you call a person who does xrays?
a person who translates your xrays is called a radiologist.
What percents of xrays are produced in a photoelectric effect?
The amount of xrays produced in a photoelectric effect varies. . . . alot.
Did they have xrays in the civil war?
No, they did not.
Shouldn't a rheumatologist take xrays to determine if the pain is really from arthritis and not another disease?
It all depends on your age, how long you have had trouble with it and the results of blood tests that help determine what is happening. However Rheumatologist do use xrays to determine the progress and the damage being caused by the disease.
