Which imaging technique is used to diagnose osteoporosis?
A. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C. Positron emission tomography (PET)
D. Computed tomography (CT)
E. Ultrasound
A. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Sam was a 60 year old man. As a result of picking up a heavy object he fractured the radius and ulna of his right arm
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