HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Hypodermis
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Dermis
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Epidermis
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and has no blisters.
Detailed explanation-2: -A first-degree burn, also called a superficial burn, only affects the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site appears red, painful, dry, and absent of blisters. Scarring is rare or minimal. The most common type of first-degree burn is mild sunburn.
Detailed explanation-3: -Long-term tissue damage is rare and usually involves an increase or decrease in the skin color. 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.
Detailed explanation-4: -First degree burns damage only the epidermis, which is the first layer of skin.