How Does the Pediatric Skeletal System Differ from That of the Adult

question 17

Multiple Choice

How does the pediatric skeletal system differ from that of the adult?

• A) Lower mineral content
• B) More ossification
• C) Open epiphyses
• D) Less porosity
• E) Greater strength

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