Question

8 multiple choice 1 point what is total filtration? inherent filtration the sum to compensating and compound filtration all five forms of filtration together added + inherent filtration 9 fill in the blank 1 point increase filtration - ______ patient dose type your answer...

Explanation:

In medical - imaging and radiation contexts, total filtration is the sum of added filtration and inherent filtration. Added filtration is material added to the x - ray tube housing, and inherent filtration is part of the x - ray tube itself. Increasing filtration reduces the amount of low - energy radiation reaching the patient, thus decreasing the patient dose.

Answer:

1. D. Added + Inherent filtration
2. decreases