The invisible image present on a dental x-ray film that does not become visible until after processing is called what?
What will be an ideal response?
The latent image. The silver halide crystals in film emulsion are sensitive to radiation. When the film is exposed, some of these crystals become ionized into silver and bromide ions that store the energy as a latent image. Processing changes the ions into black metallic silver, which can be seen.
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a. the first month after they sign up. b. they choose a PCP provider. c. they need to see a physician. d. they log in to their insurance account online.
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