A Bone Density Scan or ________ Is a Special Kind

question 27

Multiple Choice

A bone density scan or ________ is a special kind of low-radiation X-ray that shows changes in the rays' intensity after passing through bone.

• A) X-ray
• B) PET scan
• C) DEXA scan
• D) MRI

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Definitions:

Diagnosis

The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.

Surviving

Continuing to live or exist, typically despite an ordeal or difficult circumstances.

Disease X

A hypothetical unknown pathogen referred to by the World Health Organization that might lead to an epidemic in the future.