Veterinary Technician

Category - Imaging

Ultrasound technology utilizes the use of a specific type of wave to create diagnostic images. What type of wave does an ultrasound emit?
  1. Radio
  2. Radiation
  3. Microwave
  4. Sound
Explanation
Answer: D - Sound waves are emitted by an ultrasound machine. These waves are of a high frequency, which are not audible to the human ear. These sound waves produced "echoes" which hit a target organ and bounce back, where they are then converted to images.
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