Each of the Following Statements Regarding Fundamentals of Panoramic Radiography

question 8

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements regarding fundamentals of panoramic radiography is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A) The rotational center is the axis on which the tube head and the cassette rotate.
• B) The x-ray source and the film remain stationary.
• C) They are based on the principles of tomography.
• D) The x-rays emerge from a narrow, vertical slit in the tube head.

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Definitions:

Fetal Position

A curled-up body posture resembling the position of a fetus in the womb, often adopted for comfort or in response to distress.

Stage 3 Or 4

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Sleep

A natural, reversible state of reduced responsiveness to external stimuli and decreased motor activity, essential for rest and recovery.

Mesmer

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