Question

The degree of x-ray beam attenuation is affected by?

1) Muscle development
2) Z number of tissue
3) Tissue pathology

Answer 1

The degree of x-ray beam attenuation is affected by muscle development and tissue pathology.

Step-by-step explanation:

The degree of X-ray beam attenuation is affected by several factors:

1. Muscle development: Muscles have a lower density than other tissues, so they attenuate X-ray beams to a lesser extent.
2. Tissue pathology: Pathological conditions such as tumors or abnormalities in the structure of tissues can affect the attenuation of x-ray beams.
3. Z number of tissue: The chemical composition of the tissue, as characterized by its atomic number Z, is not important for x-ray beam attenuation.

Therefore, the correct options are:

• Muscle development (Option 1)
• Tissue pathology (Option 3)