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What role do detectors play in the operation of a CT scanner?.
- A.They generate the X-rays used for imaging
- B.They capture the X-rays after they pass through the body
- C.They enhance the contrast of the images produced
- D.They rotate around the patient to create images
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- They capture the X-rays after they pass through the body
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Detectors in a CT scanner capture the X-rays that have passed through the body, converting them into electrical signals that are processed to create cross-sectional images.
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