Radiolucent images appear dark or black because
A) hard radiation was not allowed to reach the image receptor.
B) dense structures stopped x-rays from reaching the image receptor.
C) soft radiation was stopped before reaching the image receptor.
D) less dense structures permitted more x-rays to reach the image receptor.
D
Explanation: A) Structures that appear radiolucent permit the passage of x-rays with little or no resistance. Soft tissues and air spaces are examples of structures that appear radiolucent on a radiograph.
B) Structures that appear radiolucent permit the passage of x-rays with little or no resistance. Soft tissues and air spaces are examples of structures that appear radiolucent on a radiograph.
C) Structures that appear radiolucent permit the passage of x-rays with little or no resistance. Soft tissues and air spaces are examples of structures that appear radiolucent on a radiograph.
D) Structures that appear radiolucent permit the passage of x-rays with little or no resistance. Soft tissues and air spaces are examples of structures that appear radiolucent on a radiograph.
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