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What is the purpose of using collimators in X-ray imaging?.
- A.To increase the intensity of the beam
- B.To focus the X-ray beam on the area of interest
- C.To reduce the exposure time
- D.To enhance image contrast
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- To focus the X-ray beam on the area of interest
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Collimators are used to narrow the X-ray beam to the specific area being examined, which reduces unnecessary exposure to surrounding tissues and improves image quality.
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