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Complete the Paragraph on the Topic of “X-Rays” (20 points)
Complete the text by incorporating 2 paraphrases (8x2 pts) and 1 direct quotation (4x1 pts) using the relevant information from the sources provided. 
Remember to provide narrative in-text citations based on APA 7th edition and use the appropriate reporting verb/phrase for each paraphrase, and direct quotation and comply with academic writing rules.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Your answer sheet will be processed on TURNITIN by YOUR INSTRUCTOR after the exam in order to check for plagiarism and AI use. Plagiarized, repeat or AI generated papers will be given a ZERO.

X-RAYS
Like many inventions, the X-ray was discovered by accident in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German engineer and physicist.  In an experiment, he noticed that the radiation was able to leave a shadow of solid objects by passing through screens of significant thickness. After a few tests, he discovered that X-rays could pass through human tissues and show a clear picture of the skeleton and organs. A year later, a group of physicians took the earliest X-rays on patients. This revolutionary technology has represented major advances in medicine since then. First of all, the X-ray makes it possible for physicians to discover disorders in bones successfully, and in many cases, avoid extreme medical errors during and after surgeries. (1) Paraphrase_____________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Hence, X-ray imaging exams are recognized as a valuable medical tool for examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments. Besides, they are affordable compared to other medical imaging tools such as a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner or Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging. For example, (2) Paraphrase__________________________  
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Therefore, with the most affordable price, X-ray is preferred by patients, practitioners and clinics. While the benefits prove plentiful, many people wonder if X-rays are safe due to the amount of radiation it emits. Fortunately, there are laws that practitioners have to follow in order to minimise the radiation exposure and to protect patients. (3) Quotation____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Consequently, radiation exposure risk can be diminished when guidelines are strictly followed. In short, though X-rays are not 100% safe, they are extremely beneficial and economical for diagnosis if used in safest and controlled environments as much as possible.