An elderly woman with pronounced kyphosis suffers a hip fracture. What type of fracture is most likely?
A. Uncomplicated fracture
B. Closed reduction fracture
C. Stress fracture
D. Fragmentary fracture
E. Pathologic fracture
Answer: E
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A) decreased delivery of oxygen B) an inadequate supply of lactic acid C) a lack of nutrients to feed into metabolic pathways D) a decrease in the number of available mitochondria for energy production
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During ionization, water molecules disrupt the ionic bonds of a salt to produce a mixture of ions. These ions can carry a current and so are called
A) cations. B) anions. C) acids. D) electrolytes. E) counter ions.