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What does a T-score measure?
What does a T-score measure?
- The amount of calcium present in bones
- The overall strength of a person's bones
- The risk of developing osteoporosis in the future
- An individual's bone density compared to a healthy 30-year-old adult (correct)
How is a T-score expressed?
How is a T-score expressed?
- As a ratio compared to the mean
- In absolute values of bone density
- In percentages above or below the mean
- In standard deviations (SD) above or below the mean (correct)
What T-score range is considered normal?
What T-score range is considered normal?
- -1.0 or above (correct)
- -2.0 or above
- 0.0 or above
- 1.0 or above
What T-score range indicates osteopenia (low bone mass)?
What T-score range indicates osteopenia (low bone mass)?
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What T-score range indicates osteoporosis?
What T-score range indicates osteoporosis?
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What does the ISCD recommend for assessing bone mineral density?
What does the ISCD recommend for assessing bone mineral density?
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