What score on a DXA scan measures the amount of bone the person has compared to that of young adults?
A) P score
B) T score
C) Z score
D) X score
E) S score

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The T score on a DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan measures the amount of bone a person has compared to the average bone density of a healthy, young adult of the same sex. This score is used to diagnose osteoporosis and assess an individual's risk for fractures.

What Score on a DXA Scan Measures the Amount of Bone