When gradient coils are referred to, the x axis coil is referred to as the ____ gradient.
A)selection
B)phase encoding
C)frequency encoding
D)none of the above

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The gradient coil along the x-axis is referred to as the frequency encoding gradient. This gradient is responsible for creating the spatial encoding of the MR signal, which is essential for image formation. In addition to the frequency encoding gradient, there are also phase encoding and slice selection gradients, which are responsible for controlling the position and orientation of the imaging slice.

When Gradient Coils Are Referred To, the X Axis Coil