In general, low-energy x-ray photons
A)improve image quality by affecting contrast.
B)are absorbed by the image receptor.
C)penetrate the patient and detector.
D)are absorbed by the patient.

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Low-energy x-ray photons are easily absorbed by the patient's tissue, resulting in increased patient dose and reduced image quality. These photons do not provide much diagnostic information and can contribute to higher noise levels in the image.

In General, Low-Energy X-Ray Photons