Incorrect Horizontal Angulation of the PID Results In

question 24

Multiple Choice

Incorrect horizontal angulation of the PID results in:

• A)elongation.
• B)foreshortening.
• C)blurred images.
• D)overlapped contact areas.

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Definitions:

Collecting Duct

A series of tubules and ducts in the kidney that play a crucial role in the concentration of urine and the reabsorption of water and solutes.

Cortical Nephrons

Nephrons located in the cortex of the kidney, playing a crucial role in the filtration of blood and regulation of water and soluble substances.

Juxtamedullary Nephrons

A type of nephron in kidneys, located close to the medulla, involved in the concentration of urine and water reabsorption.

Loops of Henle

The part of the kidney nephron involved in the counter-current exchange mechanism to concentrate urine and reclaim water and salts.