Which zone is the site of the most severe damage?
a. Zone of coagulation c. Zone of stasis
b. Peripheral zone d. Zone of hyperemia
A
The central zone, or zone of coagulation, is the site of most severe damage, and the peripheral zone is the least. The central zone is usually the site of greatest heat transfer, leading to irreversible skin death.
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