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1. What is the primary purpose of the ROI in 3D/4D ultrasound?
To apply colour Doppler to a selected area To target and customise the scan to a specific area of interest To automatically set the focal depth To define sweep speed for volume acquisition
2. When the ROI is reduced in size, what is the primary benefit?
Broader anatomical coverage is achieved Sweep speed automatically increases Higher detail and resolution within the defined area Volume rate decreases to allow deeper penetration
3. When the ROI is expanded, what trade-off must the operator accept?
Image becomes brighter but loses Doppler sensitivity System gains resolution but loses depth penetration Larger area covered but at lower resolution and volume rate Sweep speed increases to compensate, maintaining resolution
4. In how many spatial directions can the ROI be repositioned?
Two directions (X and Y) — corrects lateral misalignment only Three directions (X, Y, and Z) — centres any target within the box One direction (Z-axis only) — adjusts depth positioning The ROI cannot be moved — it must be reacquired
5. Why is the ability to rotate the ROI in 3D space important?
Rotation increases sweep speed and reduces acquisition time Rotation applies a rendering filter to improve surface detail Rotation aligns the ROI with obliquely oriented structures Rotation resets the A-plane reference and multiplanar display
6. What three parameters must be optimised when setting up an ROI?
Gain, depth, and frequency Volume rate, sweep angle, and frame averaging Size, position, and rotation Focal zone, persistence, and dynamic range