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Bushong Chapter 6 - The X-Ray Tube

External Structures of X-Ray Tube - answerThe Support Structure
Protective Housing
Glass or Metal Enclosure

Preferred Detent Position - answerX-ray tube is centered above the examination table
at the standard SID

Floor-to-Ceiling Support - answerSingle column with rollers at each end

Floor Support System - answerFloor mounted with rails

Isotropic - answerEqual intensity in all directions

Useful Beam - answerX-Rays emitted through the window

Mechanical Support - answerProtective housing

Protects the tube

Insulator - answerA material that does not conduct heat well

Cushion - answerDissipates heat

Enclosure
(Glass or Metal) - answerX-Ray tubes are designed with an __________

Leakage Radiation - answerX-rays that escape through the protective housing other
than the primary rays

All radiation coming from within the x-ray tube housing except the useful beam

Cathode - answerNegative side of the x-ray tube

Filament
Focusing Cup

Filament - answerCoil of wire

Thermionic Emission - answerEmission of electrons from a heated surface

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