The principle of DXA scanning relies upon the

a. attenuation of two discrete photon energy levels through soft tissue and bone.
b. measurement of scatter energy from the patient at two energy levels.
c. measurement of scatter photon energy subtracted from primary photon energy.
d. ratio of Bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiation production.


a. attenuation of two discrete photon energy levels through soft tissue and bone.

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