The sensitivity of a given type of dental x-ray film is known as its what?

What will be an ideal response?


Speed. Film speed refers to the amount of radiation needed to produce a radiograph of acceptable density. The faster the film speed, the less radiation required to produce a radiograph of acceptable density.

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The nucleic acids adenine and guanine cannot be catabolized; they must undergo deamination and be excreted as:

A) uremic acid. B) urea. C) urine. D) None of the above

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A tumor located in the dorsal half of the spinal cord will produce

a. Primarily sensory loss b. Primarily motor loss c. Myotomal weakness d. All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a special characteristic of the pediatric patient's anatomy and physiology?

A) The surface of the child's body is large in proportion to weight. B) Infants are obligate nose breathers. C) The head is larger and heavier in proportion to the body. D) The airway is proportionally the same as an adult's.

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Nonsteroidal antiasthma drugs are

a. relievers. b. ?2 antagonists. c. antiinfectives. d. controllers.

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