What is the difference in the skin between necrosis and gangrene?

What will be an ideal response?


Necrosis is a gray-to-black discoloration of the skin in areas where the tissue has died. Gangrene is the subsequent bacterial invasion and decay of necrotic tissue.

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The ____________________ cavity is the space formed by the hip bones

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The duration of pregnancy and "due date" are calculated from the time of fertilization.

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

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Which muscle fibers have a greater capacity for anaerobic work and produce more overall force?

a. myofibrils b. tendons c. fast-twitch fibers d. slow-twitch fibers e. fasciculi

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To prevent a blood clot from forming, a physician would prescribe a(n)________.

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

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