The Part of the Reader That Senses the Light Released

question 38

Multiple Choice

The part of the reader that senses the light released from the PSP plate is the

• A) photodetector
• B) optical system
• C) drive mechanism
• D) photostimulable luminescence

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Definitions:

Functional Unit

The smallest part of an organ that can perform all of the functions of that organ.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that form part of the filtration barrier in the glomerulus, playing a crucial role in the body's ability to filter blood and produce urine.

Glomerular Capsule

A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, known for its role in diffusion, osmosis, and filtration processes.