______ contains the master switch and other exposure buttons.
Control panel
______ or bracket which enables the tube head to be positioned.
Extension arm
________ contains the x-ray tube from which x-rays are generated.
Tube head
_______ is an open-ended cylindrical or rectangular device attached to the dental x-ray machine tube head at the aperture used to direct the useful beam of radiation.
PID Position Indicating Device
The tube head is attached to the extension arm by means of a _____ that can be revolve 360 degrees horizontally where it is connected.
yoke
_____ the amount of x-rays (free e-) produced / amount of current
determines the available number of free electrons at the cathode filament and therefore the amount of x-rays that will be produced.
(mA) milliampere
______ determines the speed of electrons traveling towards the target on the anode and therefore the penetrating ability of the x-ray produced.
(kVp) kilovolt peak
Author
dentalhygiene
ID
333842
Card Set
DHE 116 Chapter 3 Dental x-ray machine components pg20-23
Description
DHE 116 Chapter 3 Dental x-ray machine components pg20-23