What Is the Term Commonly Used to Describe Fractures Involving

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the term commonly used to describe fractures involving the epiphysis of children?

• A) Glasgow scale
• B) Trauma scale
• C) Salter-Harris
• D) Fracture scale

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, comprising nerves that connect the central nervous system to limbs and organs, essential for relaying sensory and motor information.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds the axons of many neurons, acting as insulation to speed the transmission of electrical impulses.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, enabling faster transmission of electrical signals.

Nerve Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along the nerve fibers, facilitating communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.