CT Scans May Be Used to Test for Bone Density

question 64

Short Answer

CT scans may be used to test for bone density in ____________________.

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Definitions:

Medulla

An essential part of the brainstem that controls vital autonomic functions like heartbeat and breathing.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain in humans and other mammals, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Brain Stem

The lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord, controlling vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and consciousness.

Life-Sustaining Functions

The essential physiological processes necessary to maintain life, including respiration, blood circulation, and neural activity.