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What score on a DXA scan measures the amount of bone the person has compared to that of young adults?

A) P score
B) T score
C) Z score
D) X score
E) S score

DXA Scan

A medical imaging technique, also known as Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry, used to measure bone density and assess the risk of osteoporosis.

T Score

A statistical measure used in osteoporosis diagnosis, comparing an individual's bone density to the average peak bone density of a healthy young adult.

Bone Density

The amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones, used as an indication of osteoporosis and fracture risk.

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