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DEXA scan of lumbar vertebra and femoral neck are assessed for bone mineral density in menopausal women because of all except

A

Lumbar vertebrae contain primarily trabecular bone.

B

Trabecular bone has faster re-modelling rate.

C

Early rapid bone loss can be determined by evaluation of this site with trabecular bone.

D

Lumbar vertebra is 80% compact bone.

High-Yield Explanation

Lumbar vertebra is trabecular bone, being less dense and fast rate of remodelling, is assessed for measuring bone mineral density for Menopausal Osteoporosis.

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