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What is the primary radionuclide used in bone scans for assessing osteoblastic activity?

Tc-99m MDP (Methylene Diphosphonate) is the primary radiopharmaceutical used in bone scans due to its accumulation in areas of high osteoblastic activity, making it ideal for assessing bone turnover.