1. X-Rays
By: Sawyer Hubbard

2. Accidental discovery of x-rays
Wilhelm Rontgen
Accidental discovery of x-rays
In 1895, Wilhelm Rontgen discovered that when he shone a
light onto a tungsten plate, unidentified rays made a phosphorescent screen glow green.

3. THE FIRST X-RAY
The first x-ray was of Wilhelm’s wife. On her hand is a ring- it is the black circle on her finger.

4. The X-Ray Machine
An x ray machine is a lead case with an oil bath inside of it. Electrons hit a plate which reflects x rays out of a filtered hole.

5. Tungsten Plate
The plate that reflects x rays from the speeding electrons coming in is tungsten-an element that is very efficient for this

6. Film
When the x ray hits the film on the other side of the object, it makes a shadow that looks 3 dimensional

7. Absorb most amount of x rays Absorb no x rays
X Ray Absorbtion
Absorb most amount of x rays
Absorb no x rays
Absorb some of x rays

8. Artificial Contrast
Artificial contrast is injected into an organ and when an x ray is taken afterwards, the contrast absorbs the x rays
Iodine
Barium Sulfate

9. Many problems can occur when using x rays
Radiation
Internal Organs
Pregnancy

10. Radiation
Radiation occurs when the x rays pass through the body. Protective coverings such as aprons made of iron, protect the patients parts not receiving examination.
Iron apron

11. Pregnancy
X rays may affect pregnant women differently because the uterus is more sensitive to harmful radiation.

12. Internal Organs
Internal organs, such as the stomach and the liver are like the uterus in women but these can be protected with iron aprons