A Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC)curve Is a Plot Of

question 11

Multiple Choice

A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve is a plot of:

• A) systematic error against random error.
• B) tumor marker decision levels versus upper limit of reference intervals.
• C) true positives versus false positives.
• D) specificity of one method against the specificity of another method.

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Definitions:

Tendons

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones, allowing for the transmission of force when muscles contract.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bones that allow for communication and nutrient exchange between bone cells.

Haversian Canals

Channels extending through the matrix of bone; contain blood vessels and nerves.

Bone Cells

Specialized cells that form, maintain, and remodel bone tissue within the skeletal system.