Question

1. Regarding mammography: (2 page limit)

1. Describe how a mammography machine works
2. How does it differ from a conventional X-ray machine and why?
3. Why do we use mammography?
4. Describe the potential risks and safety matters

Answer 1

a. How a mammography machine works- It uses x-rays to take a mammogram of the breast tissues. X rays produce mammogram on photographic plant placed below the compressed breast and detect the presence of dense tissues such as tumers if present

b. How does it differ from a conventional X-ray machine and why?- It differs from conventional X-ray machine by using very low does of X-rays because in mammography, x-rays do not want to pass through the thick mass of the while body

c. Why do we use mammography?- Mammography is used to detect the presence of breast cancer or tumer development in breast

d. Describe the potential risks- (1) Exposure to radiation increase the risk of developing tumor/cancerous cells (2) Not always accurate

Safety matters-

• Proper position of body to minimize exposure of body to the radiation
• Take help of an expert technician
• Put proper signs of security issues inside and outside the laboratory/room