Which of the following statements regarding exit wounds is correct?
A) Exit wounds occur when the projectile's energy is not entirely dissipated along its trajectory through the body.
B) Compared to entrance wounds, exit wounds are generally much smaller and typically have regular edges.
C) Despite fragmentation of the projectile, there is usually only one exit wound for each round that is fired.
D) With low-velocity gunshot wounds, the exit wound is always a mirror image of the entrance wound.
Answer: A) Exit wounds occur when the projectile's energy is not entirely dissipated along its trajectory through the body.
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