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X-Ray

Invented by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895, X-ray imaging is used in hospitals to detect fractures to bone, as well as abnormalities to soft tissues.

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How dangerous are the x-rays from scotch tape?

Scotch tape only produces x-rays in a vaccum, which would be more harmful to you than the x-rays. However, the "dangerous" part is in the length of exposure to any type of ray, as well as the strength. Short answer- dont repeatedly pull off scotch tape while in a vaccum for long periods of time.

What is the meaning ofC5-c6 disc spaces appearing reduced on your cervical spine x-ray?

The first component of disc degeneration or disease is the thinning of the disc. It usually means abnormal position or motion has been present at that site for some time. This amount of degeneration can cause no symptoms but due to the nerve roots that exit at that site it can cause neck pain, decreased range of motion, headache, radiating pain or numbness into the arm. Though symptoms may not be present the nerve can be affected at a subclinical level and as degeneration increases over time symptoms may appear.

Indication of x-ray?

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Why is a gamma-ray photon more energetic than an X-ray photon?

Gamma ray photons have a higher frequency (and therefore carry more energy) than X-ray photons.

How did X-ray diffraction help Watson and Crick determine the structure of DNA?

Using the X-ray photo Rosalind Franklin had taken, Watson and Crick were able to conclude the fact that DNA is a double helix. Franklin's photo gave them an actual look at the DNA's structure.

Chest X-ray Lpo positon shows what?

it shows the position, L (left) P (posterior) O (oblique) the left side is against the IR , the posterior is the front of the chest closest to the IR and oblique is tilted 45 degrees

Cost of digital x-ray machine in India?

what is the latest digital x-ray machine cost? pls. description of features.

How x-ray mass absorption can help in getting near monochromatic x-ray beam for xrd?

The structured absorption on the high-energy side of an x-ray absorption edge. The absorption edges for an element are http://www.answers.com/topic/abrupt increases in x-ray absorption that occur when the energy of the incident x-ray matches the binding energy of a core electron (typically a 1s or a 2p electron). For x-ray energies above the edge energy, a core electron is ejected from the atom. The ejected core electron can be thought of as a spherical wave propagating outward from the absorbing atom. The photoelectron http://www.answers.com/topic/wavelength is determined by its kinetic energy, which is in turn determined by the difference between the incident x-ray energy and the core-electron binding energy. As the x-ray energy increases, the kinetic energy of the http://www.answers.com/topic/photoelectron increases, and thus its wavelength decreases.

What is Waters view in x-ray?

The Water's view in radiography is primarily used in the diagnosis of sinusitis and for the evaluation of the faciomaxillary bones. The patient is positioned supine with their head extended such that the orbito-meatal line is perpendicular to the mid-sagittal plane.

How do you determine an abdominal obstruction in an x-ray?

IN case of intestinal obstruction occur know it through x ray by presence of gas shadow in right iliac fossa and multiply fluid level

Why X-ray only can be produced in tube?

X-ray tubes are just a convenient way of producing x-rays. The tube contains a vacuum, which means that the accelerated electrons won't accidentally bump into any other particles and be scattered or slowed down before reaching the target.

Why was the discovery of the x-ray a great moment in history?

== == This was an immensely important discovery as it allowed for much easier and more accurate diagnosis of medical conditions and problems not otherwise visible - a whole range of things from chest diseases to fractured bones.

What is cystourethrography?

"Cysto" means related to the urinary tract; "-scopy" means to look in/at for diagnosis or treatment. A cystoscopy is a test procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera on the end is inserted up the urethra (tube that carries urine to the outside) into the bladder.

About one hour prior to the test, a nurse administers a light sedative or muscle relaxer. An IV is started, if one is not already running. Then the patient is wheeled into the X-Ray department. There, the patient is given fast acting sedation (count backwards from 100 and you're asleep before you get to 98). The tube/camera is inserted through the first sphincter; the urologist checks its patency (how well the sphincter opens and closes). The urethra walls are inspected, then it passes through the bladder sphincter. Exam is done of the bladder walls. If required, tools can be inserted through the tube to biopsy the bladder tissue. X-Rays can be taken as well.

The procedure lasts between 30-60 minutes. A catheter is in place when the patient awakens. It is removed within 24 hours.

*Note: The first urination can be quite painful because of bladder spasms.

Do X-rays originate from the cathode or the anode of an X-ray tube Yes anode are the source but is this where they ORIGINATE from?

X-rays result when high energy electrons slam into stuff, mostly metals. We accelerate electrons by using high voltage. An X-ray tube has high voltage applied between a cathode and an anode. The cathode, from which the electrons originate, is negative, and the anode, which is positive is the "target" for those electrons. The electrons, having been accelerated by the high voltage, "slam into" the anode, and generate the X-rays. The anode is the source of the X-rays.

Are the clear acrylic rods to x ray equipment that I collected from an abandoned hospital dangerous?

Likely not since x-rays don't cause radiation in other substances. The dangers of x-rays come from it's ionizing effect, which causes damage to living tissue, not from any atom-splitting/fusing ability.