Disorders that affect cortical bone typically result in:
A) Fractures of long bones
B) Impaired collagen synthesis
C) Infection
D) Vertebral fractures
Ans: A
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Disorders in which cortical bone is defective or reduced in mass lead to fractures of the long bones, whereas those of cancellous bone lead preferentially to vertebral fractures. Neither process directly causes impaired collagen synthesis or infection.
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