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HUMAN ANAT+CNCT+POLLEV LBCC >IC<
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Author: McKinley
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The possible reason behind longer healing time taken by Elise after falling from the stairs and breaking her leg.

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Elise, a 14-year-old girl, living in an apartment, does not like getting involved in outdoor activities. She falls and breaks her leg while walking down the stairs. She appears to be healthy in general, but her leg takes longer than enough time to heal.

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