Understanding the Healing Process

What is the first action your body takes when you get a cut?

• It stops the bleeding.

• It forms a callus.

• It starts swelling.

• It sends in red blood cells.

What role do white blood cells play in healing a cut?

• They cause swelling.

• They form a scab.

• They attack germs.

• They create new skin.

What happens to your finger when you jam it, even though it doesn't bleed?

• It breaks a bone.

• It gets red and swollen.

• It forms a scab.

• It forms a callus.

What is the initial step in the healing process of a broken bone?

• The bone reshapes immediately.

• The bone is replaced with new bone.

• A clot forms around the break.

• A hard callus forms instantly.

How long does it typically take for a broken bone to be replaced with regular bone?

• About two months

• About one year

• About one week

• About six weeks