When a fracture is healing, the term used to describe the process of cartilage formation in the fracture to fill the gap is:
A) Callus formation
B) Remodeling
C) Ossification
D) Revascularization
Ans: A
Feedback: Callus formation is the formation of cartilage in the gap of the fracture to fill it. Remodeling is removing devitalized tissue and reorganizing the new bone. Ossification refers to the process of mineral being deposited to reunite the bone firmly. Revascularization is the process in which a network for vascularization is laid, and fibroblast and osteoblasts invade the area.
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