A ________ Fracture Occurs in Children Because Part of the Bone

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Short Answer

A ________ fracture occurs in children because part of the bone is still flexible cartilage.

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Definitions:

Self-Starvation

The deliberate and severe restriction of food intake, often associated with psychological disorders such as anorexia nervosa.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Syndrome involving obsessive concern over a part of the body the individual believes is defective.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, to avoid weight gain.