What is Scatter Radiation and How is it Controlled? Instructions 1. After reading chapter 9 from your textbook, you will be able to explain scatter radiation and how it is produced as a result of the attenuation of the x-ray beam by matter. You will also recognize the factors that influence its formation and how to minimize the fog that this radiation causes on radiographs. 2. For your participation in the forum, answer the following questions: a. Fog on a radiograph becomes objectionable when one body part size is larger than another. Based on what you read, explain which body part will be objectionable? b. How is scatter affected when the body part is thicker or larger? c. Name three strategies that can be used to reduce scatter radiation fog. d. Name the four primary factors that directly affect the quantity of scatter radiation fog. e. Choose the two factors that you consider more important and explain why. 3. Read your classmates' choices, select two from those who posted a response different than yours, and share with them why you disagree. 4. Your first response should be at least 250 words. Subsequent responses to two classmates must have between 50 and 75 words each. Note: Please read the instructions provided in the following links before submitting your entry: • Participation Rules . Online Etiquette Rules. Type here to search E L M E Breaking news AQDA 11:09 AM 1/25/2024

What is Scatter Radiation and How is it Controlled? Instructions 1. After reading chapter 9 from your textbook, you will be able to explain scatter radiation and how it is produced as a result of the attenuation of the x-ray beam by matter. You will also recognize the factors that influence its formation and how to minimize the fog that this radiation causes on radiographs. 2. For your participation in the forum, answer the following questions: a. Fog on a radiograph becomes objectionable when one body part size is larger than another. Based on what you read, explain which body part will be objectionable? b. How is scatter affected when the body part is thicker or larger? c. Name three strategies that can be used to reduce scatter radiation fog. d. Name the four primary factors that directly affect the quantity of scatter radiation fog. e. Choose the two factors that you consider more important and explain why. 3. Read your classmates' choices, select two from those who posted a response different than yours, and share with them why you disagree. 4. Your first response should be at least 250 words. Subsequent responses to two classmates must have between 50 and 75 words each. Note: Please read the instructions provided in the following links before submitting your entry: • Participation Rules . Online Etiquette Rules. Type here to search E L M E Breaking news AQDA 11:09 AM 1/25/2024