Assembling an image receptor holder with external aiming device incorrectly may lead to conecut error
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
Explanation: If the primary beam of radiation is not directed toward the center of the image receptor, conecut error results. Assembling an image receptor holder incorrectly has the potential to direct the x-ray beam to the wrong place.
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