Imaging Techniques

Question 1

Radiopaque

Answer 1

Substance does not allow x-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on resulting film

Question 2

Radiolucent

Answer 2

Allows x0rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film

Question 3

Intravenous contrast medium

Answer 3

Makes the flow of blood through blood vessels and organs visible

Question 4

Barium

Answer 4

Radiopaque contrast medium used primarily to visualize the gastrointestinal tract