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berenicecastro

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on: Jul 17, 2018
All of the following structures are located within the mediastinum EXCEPT:
 
 thyroid gland
  great vessels
  esophagus
  thymus gland

Question 2

Radiation that is not emitted through the tube window and collimators, but from other directions from the tube housing is:
 
 leakage radiation
  primary beam
  scatter radiation
  secondary beam


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chevyboi1976

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

thyroid gland

Rationale: The structures found in the mediastinum are: Esophagus, Trachea, Heart, Great Vessels, and Thymus Gland. However, it should be noted that the thymus gland is a temporary gland that primarily helps support the immune system with production of antibodies during childhood years.

Answer to Question 2

leakage radiation

Rationale: Leakage radiation escapes from the tube housing and is not directed through the tube window or collimators.


berenicecastro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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