The periodontal ligament space appears as a thin radiolucent line between the lamina dura and the root of the tooth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True. The periodontal ligament itself is made up of soft tissues and therefore will not be imaged on the radiograph.

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The ____ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production.

A. pineal body B. heart C. kidney D. thymus

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