Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to bone densitometry.
-T-score of -2.2
A)fan-beam DXA
B)osteopenia
C)WHO
D)SPA
E)osteoblasts
F)osteoporosis
G)pencil-beam DXA
H)osteoclasts
I)NEXT
J)small stature

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Osteopenia is a condition characterized by a decreased bone mineral density, which is usually diagnosed when the T-score is between -1.0 and -2.5.

Answer: A and G
 Fan-beam and pencil-beam DXA are both common techniques used for bone densitometry.

Answer: C
 WHO is the World Health Organization, which has established the T-score criteria for the diagnosis of osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Answer: F
 Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a severely decreased bone mineral density, which is usually diagnosed when the T-score is below -2.5.

Answer: H
 Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue, leading to bone resorption and osteoporosis.

Answer: I
 NEXT is a technique used to measure bone mineral density using a computerized tomography scan.

Answer: J
 Small stature can affect the T-score, as the bone density values may be lower in smaller individuals.

Match the Following Choices with the Correct Statement as Each