What is radiography?
Q: What is radiography?
A: Radiography is the use of X-rays to see what's happening to parts of the body.
Q: How is radiography done?
A: Radiography is done through an imaging technique that uses electromagnetic radiation other than light, usually X-rays. To create the image, a beam of X-rays is produced by an X-ray machine and projected toward the object.
Q: What happens when X-rays are projected toward an object in radiography?
A: When X-rays are projected toward an object in radiography, a certain amount of X-ray is absorbed by the object, which is dependent on the density and composition of that object. The X-rays that pass through the object are captured behind the object by a detector (either photographic film or a digital detector).
Q: What type of representation does the detector give in radiography?
A: The detector gives a superimposed 2D representation of the object's internal structures in radiography.
Q: Can radiography be used to see the internal structures of objects other than the human body?
A: Yes, radiography can be used to see the internal structures of objects other than the human body.
Q: Is radiography a safe imaging technique?
A: Radiography is a safe imaging technique if used correctly with appropriate safety precautions. The amount of X-ray used should be as low as possible to achieve the desired imaging result to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation.
Q: What are some common types of medical procedures that use radiography?
A: Some common types of medical procedures that use radiography include X-rays to view bones or teeth, mammography to detect breast cancer, and CT scans to view internal organs and tissues.
