Removal of the surface layers of the skin by friction in a car accident is called
A. abrasion
B. contusion
C. laceration
D. incision wound
E. puncture wound
B
Abrasion develops as a result of removal of surface layers of the skin by friction. Contusion involves rupture of small blood vessels and bruising. Laceration is a ragged tear in tissue. Incision and puncture wounds are caused by penetrating sharp objects, e.g., a knife or broken glass.
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