A hematoma develops when:

A. small amounts of blood leak into the epidermis.
B. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.
C. severe swelling compromises arterial circulation.
D. cells and small vessels in the dermis are damaged.


Answer: B. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.

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