The Evolution and Applications of X-Rays in Modern Medicine

The video tutorial explains the discovery of X-rays by Rutgen, who won a Nobel Prize for this significant advancement in medical imaging. It covers the safety measures and procedures involved in X-ray imaging, highlighting the importance of minimizing exposure to ionizing radiation. The tutorial also discusses the diverse applications of X-rays in diagnosis, surgery, and radiotherapy, while addressing the associated health risks and the negligible cancer risk from X-ray exposure.

Who discovered X-rays and what recognition did he receive for it?

• Isaac Newton, Nobel Prize

• Marie Curie, Nobel Prize

• Wilhelm Rutgen, Nobel Prize

• Albert Einstein, Nobel Prize

What is the primary reason calcium in bones appears white on an X-ray image?

• Calcium blocks the X-rays

• Calcium absorbs the X-rays completely

• Calcium reflects the X-rays

• Calcium allows X-rays to pass through

In addition to diagnosis, what is another use of X-rays in the medical field?

• To enhance vision

• To perform surgeries

• To detect sound waves

• To measure blood pressure

What is the risk of developing cancer from an X-ray?

• High risk

• Moderate risk

• Negligible risk

• No risk

How are CT scans different from regular X-rays?

• They create 3D images

• They are non-invasive

• They use sound waves

• They use magnetic fields