GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 3rd degree burn affects which layers of the skin?
A
Epidermis
B
Epidermis, Dermis
C
Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous
D
Epidermis dermis, and cutaneous layer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Third-degree burns damage or completely destroy both layers of skin including hair follicles and sweat glands and damage underlying tissues. These burns always require skin grafts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Third-degree burns extend into the fat layer that lies beneath the dermis. The skin may appear stiff, waxy white, leathery or tan. These types of burns usually require skin grafts for wound closure.

Detailed explanation-4: -First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling. Second-degree burns affect both the outer and underlying layer of skin. They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. Third-degree burns affect the deep layers of skin. 31-May-2022

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