Which One of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Bone Repair

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding bone repair?

• A) Fibrocartilage degenerates where the two broken ends of the bone were once together.
• B) Osteoblasts convert cartilage to bone in the injured area.
• C) Immediately after breaking a bone, a hematoma breaks free from the injured area.
• D) Bones heal more quickly as individuals age.
• E) The repaired area of a bone is much thinner than the original bone.

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Definitions:

Pneumotaxic Center

An area of the brain located in the upper pons that regulates the pattern of breathing by inhibiting inspiration.

Ventral Respiratory Group

The ventral respiratory group is a cluster of neurons in the medulla oblongata of the brain responsible for generating the basic rhythm of breathing and controlling involuntary respiratory patterns.

Eupnea

Normal, good, unlabored ventilation, often refers to the normal breathing at rest.

Inspirations

The act of inhaling or drawing air into the lungs as part of breathing.