Tomographic images are
A)inherently high contrast due to the thickness of the cut.
B)inherently low contrast.
C)primarily taken of the sagittal plane of the patient.
D)commonly taken of the head.

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Tomographic images are inherently low contrast because they filter out structures that are not in the plane of interest, resulting in a limited range of densities being displayed. The thickness of the cut does not necessarily affect contrast, as the contrast is dependent on the difference in x-ray absorption between tissues. Tomographic images can be taken in any plane of the patient, not just the sagittal plane, and can be taken of various body parts, not just the head.

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