A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) ________ fracture.

A. comminuted
B. medial
C. linear
D. transverse
E. oblique


Answer: C

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helps to maintain homeostasis occurs in all negative feedback mechanisms can be the result of positive feedback mechanisms never occurs in the body

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The formation of the female egg is called oogenesis

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements describes a common response of an autonomic effector during the "fight-or-flight"  response?

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