Greenstick fractures occur in infants and children because:
A. the growth plate is commonly injured.
B. their bones are more brittle than an adult's.
C. their bones bend more easily than an adult's.
D. twisting injuries are more common in children.
Answer: C. their bones bend more easily than an adult's.
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