How Can the Analysis of the Ratio of Two Isotopes

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How can the analysis of the ratio of two isotopes of the element strontium in human teeth and bones help in determining where a person was born and spent his or her early years and where they lived during the decade before they died?

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Definitions:

Ammonium Hydroxide

A solution of ammonia in water, used as a cleaning agent and in the manufacture of fertilizers.

Acid Base

Refers to the concepts, reactions, and processes involving acids and bases, including their behavior, properties, and their role in maintaining physiological pH balance.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream, regulating many of the body's processes such as metabolism, growth, and development.

Respiratory System

The network of organs and tissues that help you breathe, including the lungs, airways, and muscles of respiration.