For bitewing radiographs, the image receptor is placed near and almost parallel to the teeth of both arches while the patient holds the mouth in an open position

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Bitewing radiographs are held in place when the patient occludes on the "wing" or "tab" of the image receptor holder.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. the organism's gram reaction B. the antibiotic susceptibility of the organism C. the colony appearance on BA D. the zone of inhibition

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