Which Statement Is Accurate Concerning a Child's Musculoskeletal System and How

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement is accurate concerning a child's musculoskeletal system and how it may be different from an adult's?

• A) Growth occurs in children as a result of an increase in the number of muscle fibers.
• B) Infants are at greater risk for fractures because their epiphyseal plates are not fused.
• C) Because soft tissues are resilient in children, dislocations and sprains are less common than in adults.
• D) Their bones have less blood flow.