Lateral Jaw Radiography

question 28

Multiple Choice

Lateral jaw radiography:

• A) Requires the use of a special x-ray unit.
• B) Provides for more diagnostic information than a panoramic radiograph.
• C) Is used to examine the anterior portion of the mandible.
• D) Is valuable for patients with limited jaw opening because of a fracture or swelling.

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Definitions:

Progenitor

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Plasma Cell

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Antigen Presenting Cells

Immune cells that process and present antigens to T-cells, initiating an immune response.

B Cell

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the body's immune response by producing antibodies to fight off pathogens.