Which item appears radiolucent on a radiograph?

trabecular bone
periapical abscess
amalgam filling
enamel

periapical abscess

Rationale: periapical abscess – This will appear as a circular artifact just below the apex of the root of the tooth.

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Which test is used to detect fungal microorganisms in the respiratory system?

A) Sputum culture B) BUN C) QFT-G D) KOH

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As individual cells come into contact with blood, and the blood glucose therein, they use the hormone ____ to help transport the glucose from the bloodstream into the cell, where it is then used as an energy source.

A. insulin B. glycogen C. glucose D. adrenaline

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