Question

Barium in a suitable form is administered to patients before an x-ray examination of the stomach, because

• A. Barium allows x- rays to pass through the stomach on account of its transparency to x – rays.
• B. Barium compound, like magnesium sulphate helps in cleaning the stomach before x- ray examination
• C. Barium is a good absorber of x – rays and this helps the stomach to appear clearly in contrast with the other regions in the picture
• D. Barium is a good reflector of X-rays and this helps the stomach to appear clearly in contrast with the other regions in the picture

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Barium is a good absorber of x – rays and this helps the stomach to appear clearly in contrast with the other regions in the picture

(C)