Which structure is most likely to absorb or stop more of the x-rays from reaching the film?
A) Enamel
B) Bone
C) Pulp
D) Soft tissue (cheek)
A
Explanation: A) The varying thicknesses of the objects in the path of the beam will allow more or less radiation to pass through and reach the film emulsion. Because it is a dense structure, enamel will absorb or stop more x-rays from reaching the film than the other structures listed.
B) The varying thicknesses of the objects in the path of the beam will allow more or less radiation to pass through and reach the film emulsion. Because it is a dense structure, enamel will absorb or stop more x-rays from reaching the film than the other structures listed.
C) The varying thicknesses of the objects in the path of the beam will allow more or less radiation to pass through and reach the film emulsion. Because it is a dense structure, enamel will absorb or stop more x-rays from reaching the film than the other structures listed.
D) The varying thicknesses of the objects in the path of the beam will allow more or less radiation to pass through and reach the film emulsion. Because it is a dense structure, enamel will absorb or stop more x-rays from reaching the film than the other structures listed.
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