As You Process a Radiographic Image of the Abdomen of a Small

Multiple Choice

As you process a radiographic image of the abdomen of a small child,you notice a small ringlike object on the image.It appears this object is in the patient's stomach,which is consistent with the examination history.The ring shows on the x-ray image because of its metallic density.This is the result of

A) attenuation of the x-ray beam by the metallic density of the ring.
B) transmission of the x-ray beam through the soft metal of the ring.
C) electrons from the x-ray tube striking the patient.
D) scatter radiation from the patient.