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deesands

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on: Jul 17, 2018
RBE stands for:
 
 Red Biological Effect
  Relative Biological Effect
  Radiation Biological Effect
  Reverse Biological Effect

Question 2

If performing an AP foot, where should the heel of the foot be positioned when considering the production of a uniform density?
 
 with the exact central ray
  towards the anode
  towards the cathode
  the position of the heel won't matter


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frre432

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Relative Biological Effect

Rationale: Biologic damage due to radiation interaction increases as the Linear Energy Transfer of radiation increases.

Answer to Question 2

towards the cathode

Rationale: According to the anode heel effect, the thicker part or the heel should be aligned with the cathode end of the tube to assist with production of more uniform density.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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