Every cell in the body needs ________ in order to live and properly function
A) carbon dioxide
B) oxygen
C) carbon monoxide
D) lymph
B
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A. Take two images-one of the right side and one of the left side B. Open the collimators (increase size of light field) C. Increase the SID to 72 inches D. None of the above