Which portion of the dental film retains the latent image?

A) Protective layer
B) Gelatin
C) Silver halide crystals
D) Adhesive


C
Explanation: A) Silver halide crystals are sensitive to radiation. It is the silver halide crystals that, when exposed to x-rays, retain the latent image.
B) Silver halide crystals are sensitive to radiation. It is the silver halide crystals that, when exposed to x-rays, retain the latent image.
C) Silver halide crystals are sensitive to radiation. It is the silver halide crystals that, when exposed to x-rays, retain the latent image.
D) Silver halide crystals are sensitive to radiation. It is the silver halide crystals that, when exposed to x-rays, retain the latent image.

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