All of the following are postprocessing techniques used in CT, except:

By selecting different pulses, sequences, and frequencies, the MRI T1-weighted image produces images with a:

CT scanning permitting data that can easily be reformatted to produce multiplanes (coronal and sagittal) is accomplished by:

Diffusion imaging relies on _____ aiding in diagnosis of early stroke

Epileptic foci and Alzheimer’s disease are best demonstrated by:

Fluid-filled structures transmitting sound waves easily and appearing as a dark region on the image are _____ tissue.

High-resolution CT requires the slice sections to be:

In CT, using a narrow x-ray beam and scanning from multiple angles, the amount of radiation absorbed in tissue is represented by:

In MRI, relaxation is:

In nuclear medicine imaging, to detect the ionizing radiation being emitted from the patient to produce an image, a _____ is used.

In nuclear medicine, the patient is injected or ingests the ionizing radiation through:

In ultrasound, the high-frequency sound waves are produced by

Increased radionuclide uptake produces a _____ on the image

Ionizing radiation, which is emitted a radiopharmaceutical injected or ingested by the patient to produce images, is the modality of:

A disease process caused by physicians or their treatment is:

A basic reaction of the body to some form of injury is a.

A gene always producing an effect regardless of whether the person is homozygous or heterozygous is named:

A localized area of ischemic necrosis within a tissue or organ produced by vascular occlusion is a(n):

1.      A hazy, perihilar, granular infiltrate spreading to the lung periphery is the early radiographic finding of. KAPOSI SYNDROME

1.      A malignancy of glandular tissue, such as breast or liver, is referred to as a(n). ADENOCARCINOMA

A polyp is a:

A subcutaneous hematoma greater than 1 to 2 cm is called a(n):

1.      All pyogens have the ability to enter the blood circulation causing. BACTEREMIA

Alterations of cell growth, specifically an abnormal proliferation of cells, is called:

An accumulation of blood trapped within the body tissues is known as a(an):

An accumulation of abnormal amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue throughout the body is called:

An inflammation associated with pus formation is:

Assessing the aggressiveness or degree of malignancy is referred to as:

Benign epithelial neoplasms that grow in a glandlike pattern are:

Bleeding into mucous membranes or serosal surfaces is referred to as:

Chronic inflammation in a localized area, which often has centralized necrosis, is called:

1.      Connective tissue fibers replacing dead tissue and then contracting in the abdomen are known as: FIBROUS ADHESIONS

An inflammatory exudate caused by pneumococcus causing the affected lung to appear solid is called:

Asbestos fibers cause major fibrosis resulting in:

Chronic histoplasmosis has a radiographic appearance similar to:

Coccidioidomycosis is:

Common allergens causing a widespread narrowing of the airways are:

viral infection of the subglottic region of the trachea

External respiration takes place within the:

For what purpose is a chest radiograph obtained after endotracheal tube insertion?

Histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis are examples of:

Infected fluid in the pleural cavity is a(n):

Inflammation caused by bacillus (mycobacterium) resulting in lesions (or cavities) that may calcify and are usually found in the apices is known as:

Inhaled foreign substances retained permanently in the acini causing irreversible damage is:

A fracture resulting from a weakness in the bone caused by a tumor or infection is known as what type of fracture?

A fracture usually caused by falling on an outstretched hand resulting in posterior displacement of the distal fragment of the radius is a:

A pattern of lytic and sclerotic new bone growth, with a flattening of the femoral head, associated with periosteal new bone is suggestive of:

A rare hereditary bone dysplasia involving the bone resorption mechanism of calcified cartilage is:

A true osteochondroma grows laterally from the epiphysis and:

A vertebra with characteristics of more than one major division of the spine is called:

A weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin bone is:

An expansile lucent lesion demonstrating a sharp demarcation from normal adjacent bone having a thin sclerotic rim is an:

An inherited disorder of connective tissue characterized by multiple fractures is:

Blood levels with an increased uric acid leading to deposits of crystals in the joints and cartilage is:

Body weight on weight-bearing long bones may bend or bow as a result of softened bones in cases of:

Bone that develops within the connective tissue is called:

Discontinuity of two or more fragments is considered a(n):

For brittle bone disease, the radiographer should:

About 60% of pancreatic cancers occur in the tail of the pancreas.

Acquired tracheoesophageal (TE) fistulas are commonly caused by:

An increase in glucose in the blood stimulates the beta cells in the _____ to secrete _____

Ascites is a common complication of liver cirrhosis.

Crohn’s disease most commonly occurs in geriatric patients.

Deglutition is defined as:

Difficulty swallowing is termed

Dilated veins in the walls of the esophagus are termed:

Esophageal atresia and TE fistula are often associated with other congenital malformations of the skeletal, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems.

Esophageal carcinoma is often detected early and carries a good prognosis.

Esophageal varices are most commonly caused by a malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Failure of a satisfactory esophageal lumen to develop separate from the trachea is termed:

GERD is a common complication of hiatal hernia.

Gastric cancer is relatively rare in the United States.

Hepatocellular carcinoma is more common in persons with cirrhosis.

Hepatocellular carcinoma most commonly occurs in patients with:

A cystic dilatation of the distal ureter near its insertion into the urinary bladder is called a:

A hypoplastic kidney is a small third kidney and a rare developmental anomaly

A miniature replica of a kidney is termed:

A nonsuppurative inflammatory process involving the tuft of capillaries within the Bowman’s capsule is called:

A rare anomaly in which a kidney fails to develop is called

A rare anomaly in which there is a third, rudimentary kidney is termed:

A smaller than normal amount of urine is termed:

A suppurative inflammatory process of the kidney and renal pelvis is termed:

Blockage above the level of the bladder causes dilatation of the renal pelvicalyceal system, which is called:

Calcium deposits within the renal parenchyma are termed:

Chronic cystitis is evidenced radiographically by a decrease in bladder size and wall irregularity.

Ectopic kidney describes when a kidney fails to develop.

Glomerulonephritis is the most common nosocomial infection.

Horseshoe kidney is the most common fusion anomaly of the urinary system.

In an average person, the nephrons filter about _____ L of water out of glomerular blood each day.

the healing of fracture fragments in a faulty position is

the hollow tube like structure within the diaphysis is the

the most common form of dwarfism, caused by decrease enchondral bone formation, is

Malignant bone lesions cause sift-tissue swelling and

insufficient mineralization of the adult skeleton appearing as a loss of bone density is