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Mimi

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on: Jun 27, 2018

What is the difference between radiolucent and radiopaque substances?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

This disease is characterized by an abnormal loss of bone density.

A. Marfan's syndrome
B. osteoporosis
C. gout
D. carpal tunnel syndrome

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blakeserpa

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Radiolucent substances allow the radiant energy to pass through, and radiopaque substances absorb the radiant energy.

Answer to Question 2

B

Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018

Gracias!

Joy Chen

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