A burn occurs when the soft tissue of the skin:

A. is severely damaged by thermal or friction heat.
B. receives more energy than it can absorb without injury.
C. degrades due to exposure to radioactive substances.
D. is exposed to caustic or corrosive chemicals.


Answer: B. receives more energy than it can absorb without injury.

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