ABD I Introduction

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What does 'hyperechoic' mean in ultrasound terminology?

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Highly reflective, appears bright.

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What does 'echogenic' mean in ultrasound terminology?

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Ability to produce echoes.

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What position is a patient in when lying on their back (face up)?

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Supine.

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What does the Vascular ultrasound specialty focus on?

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Blood vessels.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ultrasound?

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Audible to humans.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What is the primary use of ultrasound in medical imaging?

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To visualize soft tissues.

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What is the frequency range of ultrasound?

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Frequencies above 20kHz.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What does 'anechoic' mean in ultrasound terminology?

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No echoes, appears black.

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What is the significance of echogenicity in ultrasound?

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It helps differentiate between various tissues based on their ability to reflect sound waves.

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What is the term for the angle at which ultrasound waves are transmitted?

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Incidence angle.