A group of students are reviewing information about bone healing in children. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they state:

A group of students are reviewing information about bone healing in children. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they state:


a) A child's bones heal more quickly than those of an adult.

b) The process of breaking down and forming new bone is decreased in children compared with adults.

c) A fracture closer to the growth plate heals much slower than one in the metaphysis.

d) Callus production is slower but greater in amount in children than in adults.



Answer: A child's bones heal more quickly than those of an adult.


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