The epidermis and part of the dermis are damaged from a
A)first-degree burn.
B)second-degree burn.
C)third-degree burn.
D)fourth-degree burn.

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A second-degree burn damages the epidermis and part of the dermis, causing blisters and pain. First-degree burns only affect the surface layer of the skin (epidermis), while third-degree burns involve damage to the full thickness of the skin and can extend into deeper tissues. There is no such thing as a fourth-degree burn, as burns are classified up to third-degree depending on the depth of the damage.

The Epidermis and Part of the Dermis Are Damaged from a