Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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The effect of diet on healing of a fractured bone.

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Healing of fracture involves proliferation and differentiation of cells. It is a complex process and has several phases. Each phase of healing has different nutritional demands. When these nutritional demands are not fulfilled, it will hinder the healing process.

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