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Define " Latent period"
The time between exposure and symptoms
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What is a "Latent Image" ?
an image stored on an exposed film, that doesn't show until it is processed or developed.
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What is the purpose of the aluminum filter?
To eliminate soft, weak, xrays
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When the machine it turned on,what heats up, and produces the electrons?
Filament or coil.
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Operation of the xray head
Activator button turned on (mA)
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List 4 processes occlusal films may show.
Cysts, stones, fractures, supernumerary
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What is the actual xray film composed of?
Flexible, thin, polyester plastic
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What is the emulsion composed of?
Sliver halide crystals, in a gelatin base.
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What are halides compounds of?
Chlorine, bromine, and Iodine.
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What does the film packet have on the outside of it?
Why?
A sealed plastic wrap
To protect the flim from moisture and light
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