Which of the following would be the greatest risk to life if a significant percentage of the skin was destroyed by burning?
a) loss of body fluid
b) infection
c) loss of temperature control
d) trauma
Answer: a) loss of body fluid
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Each of the following statements regarding vision is true. Which statement best explains why we cannot see colors in dim light?
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