____________ describes the central ray when it is positioned to skim a body part as opposed to being centered to it.

What will be an ideal response?


Tangential A tangential beam skims the body part.

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a. afterload. c. preload. b. peripheral vascular resistance. d. cardiac contractile force.

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Otitis media is an infection of the:

A. upper respiratory system. B. middle ear. C. inner ear. D. semicircular canals.

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Which of the following is a function of fiber? 

A. It supplies energy or heat to the body. B. It assists with antibody production and disease resistance. C. It absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled. D. It transports fat-soluble vitamins. E. It assists with antibody production.

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Identify the type of punctuation required in the following sentences.? The meeting is at 3 15 pm

A) ?comma B) ?hyphen C) ?semicolon D) ?apostrophe

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