A ________ procedure uses an x-ray beam to measure bone mineral density (BMD) and determine if demineralization (from osteoporosis) has occurred
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
densitometry
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Which one of the following statements about primary and secondary antibody responses is NOT true?
A. Antibodies in primary responses generally have lower affinity for antigen than those produced in secondary responses. B. Secondary responses reach peak levels more quickly than primary responses. C. Primary responses require higher concentrations of antigen for initiation than secondary responses. D. Primary responses occur to all types of antigens, but secondary responses mostly occur only to protein antigens. E. Primary responses are characterized by IgG antibodies, whereas secondary responses are dominated by IgM antibodies.
Real time PCR is not as fast as traditional PCR, but it is more sensitive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Progressive deterioration of bones and joints over time is characteristic of which of the following conditions?
A) Osteoarthritis B) Osteoporosis C) Rheumatoid arthritis D) Multiple sclerosis
Of the five strata of the epidermis, the stratum ________ is the outermost, horny layer
A) granulosum B) lucidum C) germinativum D) corneum