Ct Scanner and Ordinary X-Ray machine

Created by: Emma
Created on: 28-03-13 20:05


	Ct Scanner and Ordinary X-Ray machine
	Similarities Both images distinguish between bone and soft tissue	Differences A CT scanner distinguishes between different types of soft tissue A CT scanner gives a three-dimensional image CT scanners give much higher radiation doses CT equipment is much more expensive
	Overall comparison Overall, I would say that although a CT scanner gives a much clearer idea of what is happening inside the area of interest, X-Ray machines are cheaper, safer and are therefore more suitable for less serious injuries like broken bones, whereas CT scans are suitable for head injuries.

Ct Scanner and Ordinary X-Ray machine

Similarities

Both images distinguish between bone and soft tissue

Differences

A CT scanner distinguishes between different types of soft tissue
A CT scanner gives a three-dimensional image
CT scanners give much higher radiation doses
CT equipment is much more expensive

Overall comparison

Overall, I would say that although a CT scanner gives a much clearer idea of what is happening inside the area of interest, X-Ray machines are cheaper, safer and are therefore more suitable for less serious injuries like broken bones, whereas CT scans are suitable for head injuries.

Comments

Miss KHP

Report Tue 25th February, 2014 @ 20:51

Great for AQA triple science.

I suggest you lay out your practice of long answer questions like this. So you have the answers, now you just need to remember it. Why not write the answers into a paragraph? Because it is important to have good quality written work, add a conclusion- just a simple one, a bit like this.

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