Question

Which tissue​ layer(s) is​ (are) affected by partial thickness​ burns?

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Muscle
A. 1
B. ​1, 2,​ 3, and 4
C. 1 and 2
D. ​1, 2, and 3

Answer 1

Partial thickness burns affect the epidermis and the dermis, fitting the description of second-degree and third-degree burns. The correct answer is C. 1 and 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Partial thickness burns affect the epidermis and the dermis but do not damage the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. Specifically, a second-degree burn is associated with damage to both the epidermis and a portion of the dermis, while a third-degree burn fully extends into and destroys both the epidermis and dermis layers. Therefore, the correct answer to which tissue layers are affected by partial thickness burns is C. 1 and 2, meaning the epidermis and dermis.