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State whether the following statement is true or false:

The salt which is used in medicine as a contrast medium for stomach and intestinal X-rays is BaSO4.

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Barium Sulfate (BaSO4) is used as contrast materials that are swallowed or administered by mouth (orally) to enhance X-rays and CT images of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including: pharynx. esophagus. stomach.
Hence, the statement is true.

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