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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Milliamperage refers to:

X-ray quality
X-ray quantity
X-ray voltage
X-ray wattage

Explanation

Answer: B - Milliamperage refers to x-ray quantity. It is determined by the filament temperature within the x-ray unit. Particles of radiation produced are expressed density or the amount of exposure. Increasing milliamperage, increasing density by increasing exposure time, or increasing distance between x-ray and object becomes and over exposed film.

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