In an x-ray film of the skeletal system, the dense tissue areas appear ________ because they ________ the x-rays; the less dense tissues appear ________ because they ________ the x-rays.

A. light; do not absorb; dark; absorb
B. dark; absorb; light; do not absorb
C. light; absorb; dark; do not absorb
D. dark; do not absorb; light; absorb


Answer: C

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