Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The “rule of nines” divides the body into nine areas of 11% each.
2. If a person burned the back of both legs, about 9% of the body would be involved.
3. If a person burned the front of both arms, about 9% of the body would be involved.
4. The extra 1% in the “rule of nines” is at the very top of the head.
5. Because a second-degree burn always damages the entire epidermis, it is referred to as a full-thickness burn.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The special type of hemoglobin present in fetal red blood cells is ________

A) hemoglobin A B) hemoglobin B C) hemoglobin F D) hemoglobin S

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis?

A) an increased number of RBCs B) blood oxygen levels fall below normal C) moving to a lower altitude D) decreased tissue demand for oxygen

Anatomy & Physiology

Hormones that regulate blood pressure also affect ________

A) Ureters and urethra B) Reabsorption and secretion C) Number of nephrons D) Permeability of glomerular capsule

Anatomy & Physiology

The reaction by which lactate is formed from pyruvate is catalyzed by lactate ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Anatomy & Physiology