Why Does a Child's Fracture Heal More Rapidly Than the Adult's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why does a child's fracture heal more rapidly than the adult's?

• A) A child's bones are less porous than adult bone.
• B) A child's bones are covered by a thicker periosteum.
• C) A child's bones are not affected by bone overgrowth.
• D) A child's bones have faster callus formation.

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Definitions:

Proparacaine

A topical anesthetic drug used in the eye to numb the surface for procedures, examination, or to relieve pain.

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Any waste containing infectious materials or potentially infectious substances such as blood, medical waste, or microbiologicals.

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The process of sewing up a wound or incision with a needle and thread to facilitate healing.