Which of the following statements about fractures in old age is incorrect?
Correct answer: C. Due to good blood supply it results in quick healing.
- A. They are more common than in adult age.
- B. Occur as a result of bone being thin and weak.
- C. Due to good blood supply it results in quick healing.
- D. It involves osteoblasts and osteocytes.
Explanation
Fractures heal more slowly in old age because bone is weaker and repair activity and blood supply are generally reduced, not improved. Therefore, option c is incorrect; option a may attract students who overlook that osteoporosis makes fractures more common in older people.
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