Internal injuries caused by gunshot wounds are difficult to predict because:
A. exit wounds caused by the bullet are usually small.
B. the caliber of the bullet is frequently unknown.
C. the area of damage is usually smaller than the bullet.
D. the bullet may tumble or ricochet within the body.
Answer: D. the bullet may tumble or ricochet within the body.
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