HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Epidermis
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Dermis
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Hypodermis
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All three are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -Third-degree burns affect all three skin layers: epidermis, dermis and fat. The burn also destroys hair follicles and sweat glands. Because third-degree burns damage nerve endings, you probably won’t feel pain in the area of the burn itself, rather adjacent to it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fourth-degree burns. 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: -Treatment for third-degree burns may include the following: early cleaning and debriding (removing dead skin and tissue from the burned area). This procedure can be done in a special bathtub in the hospital or as a surgical procedure. intravenous (IV) fluids containing electrolytes.