HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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A third degree burn means which layer/s of skin have been affected?
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epidermis
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dermis
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hypodermis
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fourth-degree burns go through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue, possibly involving muscle and bone. There is no feeling in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.
Detailed explanation-3: -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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