The Purpose of Taking Bite-Wing X-Rays Is to View the

question 20

Multiple Choice

The purpose of taking bite-wing x-rays is to view the

• A)root tips (apices) of the teeth.
• B)root and the apex of the tooth.
• C)anterior teeth to diagnose caries.
• D)coronal part of the posterior teeth for diagnosing caries.

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Definitions:

Circadian Clock

An internal biological clock regulating the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes on roughly a 24-hour cycle.

Internal Clock

An innate mechanism that regulates physiological and behavioral functions in a roughly 24-hour cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain, secreting melatonin and involved in regulating sleep patterns.

Thyroid Gland

The endocrine gland that produces thyroxine and regulates metabolism.