NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A burn that damages the upper part of the dermis as well as the epidermis is a ____ degree burn.
A
First
B
Second
C
Third
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful. Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. Third-degree burns may also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Second-degree (partial-thickness) burns-Second-degree burns (also called partial-thickness burns) involve the top two layers of skin. These burns form blisters, are very painful, may seep fluid, and blanch when pressed (picture 2). Second-degree burns typically heal within 7 to 21 days.

Detailed explanation-3: -Second-Degree or Partial-Thickness Burns There is damage to the top layer or epidermis and some damage to the second layer of skin or dermis. There are blisters, which may be broken or intact, and swelling. The skin under the blisters is wet, weepy, pink and painful.

Detailed explanation-4: -First-degree (superficial) burns. First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. Second-degree (partial thickness) burns. Third-degree (full thickness) burns. Fourth-degree burns.

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