Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 5 - The Skeletal System - Review Questions - Page 206: 37

Answer

The bone density and strength decreases with age. Hence due to the old age of the grandmother, her bones were weaker. Hence several bones broke due to stress. The granddaughter's bones are still in the developing stage. Hence they are more flexible and denser. Hence her bones were not broken.

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