Which of the following conditions is caused by loss of blood supply?
a. purpura
b. gangrene
c. boil
d. psoriasis
b
Explanation:
a. purpura: purplish-red bruises
b. gangrene: correct
c. boil: bacterial infection of a hair follicle
d. psoriasis: chronic inflammatory condition consisting of crusty papules forming patches with circular borders
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