A sliding or scraping injury that mechanically removes the epidermis is known as a/an ________

A) abrasion
B) callus
C) hemorrhage
D) abscess


A
Explanation: A) Correct! An abrasion is also known as a brush burn.
B) This does not describe a callus.
C) This does not describe a hemorrhage.
D) This does not describe an abscess.

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