As you process a radiographic image of the abdomen of a small child,you notice a small ring-like object on the image.It appears this object is in the patient's stomach,which is consistent with the examination history.The ring shows on the X-ray image because of its metallic density.This is the result of

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The ring shows on the X-ray image because of its metallic density, which causes attenuation or absorption of the X-ray beam. This means that the X-ray photons are absorbed by the metal within the ring, resulting in a decreased number of photons reaching the image receptor and creating a shadow or darker area on the image where the ring is located.

As You Process a Radiographic Image of the Abdomen of a Small