Fractures that occur because the bone cannot withstand normal outside pressure and tension are known as:
A) Open
B) Closed
C) Pathologic
D) Simple
E) Complex

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Pathologic fractures occur when the bone is weakened by a disease or condition, such as osteoporosis, cancer, or infection, and cannot withstand normal pressure and tension. Open and closed fractures refer to whether the broken bone has punctured the skin or not. Simple and complex fractures refer to the number of bone fragments and the severity of the fracture, and do not necessarily indicate the cause of the fracture.

Fractures That Occur Because the Bone Cannot Withstand Normal Outside