Conventional radiography – such as a chest x-ray (CXR) – differs from computed tomography (CT) in what respect?

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CT produces an image of all internal anatomy while in CXR, overlying anatomical structures obscure the view of underlying structures.
in CT the patient is left with some residual radioactivity, but not with CXR.
CT produces a lower absorbed dose of radiation to the patient than does a CXR
CT involves the use of ultrasound while a CXR results from x-rays.

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A: CT mages are unobstructed by the “shadow” of overlying structures.

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