« previous next »

Author Question: A ________ procedure uses an x-ray beam to measure bone mineral density (BMD) and determine if ... (Read 93 times)

pragya sharda

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Jun 27, 2018
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

Question 2

The medical language definition of stethoscope is a/an ________.
 
  A) instrument used to examine (the) chest
  B) instrument used to examine sound
  C) process of measuring (the) chest
  D) process of measuring sound


kristenb95

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

densitometry

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct Steth/o- means chest, and -scope means instrument used to examine.
B) A stethoscope does not examine sound.
C) The suffix -scope does not mean this.
D) The suffix -scope does not mean this.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Did you know?

Stroke kills people from all ethnic backgrounds, but the people at highest risk for fatal strokes are: black men, black women, Asian men, white men, and white women.

Bone density test. Bone density test.
Hyoid Bone Hyoid Bone
Three phases of bone infection. Three phases of bone infection.
Determine the enthalpy change of this reaction Determine the enthalpy change of this reaction
The xy plane is painted with a uniform surface charge density which is equal to 40 nC/m2 . ... The xy plane is painted with a uniform surface charge density which is equal to 40 nC/m2 . ...
As shown in the figure, a large open tank contains a layer of oil ( density 450 kg/m3) floating ... As shown in the figure, a large open tank contains a layer of oil ( density 450 kg/m3) floating ...
Video: Hormonal regulation of blood pressure - RAA system

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library