When comparing ESE and actual dose to an area of interest,
A)actual dose is higher than ESE.
B)ESE and actual are equal.
C)the actual dose and ESE are inverse.
D)actual dose is lower than ESE.

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ESE, or entrance skin dose, is the dose of radiation received by the skin at the entry point of the x-ray beam. This dose is typically higher than the actual dose received by an area of interest, which takes into account the amount of tissue the x-ray beam has to pass through before reaching the area of interest. Therefore, actual dose is usually lower than ESE.

When Comparing ESE and Actual Dose to an Area of Interest