The various types of musculoskeletal injuries:

A. Are more serious if there is external bleeding.
B. Present with very different signs and symptoms.
C. May cause injuries to body areas that are distant form the injury site.
D. Are often associated with disease, such as bone degeneration, especially in young patients.


Answer: C. May cause injuries to body areas that are distant form the injury site.

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