The Incidence of Fractures of the Pelvis Is Highest In

question 22

Multiple Choice

The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:

• A) preadolescent boys.
• B) adolescent boys.
• C) adolescent girls.
• D) elderly adults.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building blocks of the nervous system.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body, forming the basis of the nervous system.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli that do not require conscious thought.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and transmits neural signals between the brain and the body.