The sonographer can improve the axial resolution by {Ans: using a higher frequency transducer think SPL formula}Which of the following machine settings should be adjusted first to improve the color Doppler image {Ans: Increase color Doppler Gain}Which of the following sound wave characteristics is adjustable by the sonographer {Ans: intensity period, wavelength, and element prop speed are all determined by the manufacturer}Edge enhancement, pixel interpolation, persistence and 3D image acquisition are all types of {Ans: preprocessing}The main advantage of a curvilinear transducer over a vector transducer is {Ans: the wider near field}What type of transducer array has the fewest number of elements {Ans: annular array 5 ring-shaped crystals linear, curvilinear, sector all have around 400 Xdcr with fewest elements; mechanical tranducer}