Which type of burn destroys the entire epidermis and portions of the dermis but does not injure hair follicles and glands in the dermis?

A) third-degree burn
B) first-degree burn
C) second-degree burn
D) fourth-degree burn


C
Explanation:
A) Third-degree burns penetrate the integument and can be life threatening.
B) First-degree burns injure cells of the epidermis but go no deeper than the stratum germinativum.
D) Burns are only classified as first, second, or third degree.

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