Imaging

Question 1

Lucent and opaque

Answer 1

Lucent is not blocking the x-rays and opaque blocks them

Question 2

How does a barium study help you figure out whats going on in this image?

Answer 2

It coats the lining of the gut with barium. Smooth contrast shows normal esophagus, rough contrast shows esophageal cancer.

Question 3

What are the three body planes?

Answer 3

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Question 4

What shows up dark in ultrasound imaging?

Answer 4

Fluid

Question 5

What are the correct terms for CT contrast?

Answer 5

Attenuation. High attenuation is light and low attenuation is dark.

Question 6

What are the correct terms for MRI contrast?

Answer 6

Signal intensity. Hyperintense = bright, hypo intense = dark

Question 7

T1

Answer 7

Fat and blood is brightest

Question 8

T2

Answer 8

Water is brightest