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Regarding X-ray tube operation:

a. Peak kV (kVp) and mA may be varied independently of one another

b. For a given anode, the focal spot size cannot be varied

c. Exposure settings may be set automatically by the system

d. Automatic exposure control (AEC) is usually used

e. mA and exposure time are usually adjusted simultaneously

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a. True.

b. False. This may be achieved by choosing a different filament length (there are usually two). Some anode discs may also have bevels at different inclinations allowing the choice of a different anode angle.

c. True. This may be achieved automatically by anatomically programmed radiography (APR), which will set the kVp/mA/exposure time depending on the particular projection.

d. True. AEC uses a radiation detector (usually an ionization chamber) placed in close proximity to the image plate, terminating exposure when a sufficient quantity of radiation has reached the film. This is especially important in computed/digital radiography where the detector has a large latitude, and the choice of excessive parameters does not result in obvious overexposure.

e. True. They are usually adjusted as a single parameter (mAs).

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