Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of most burns to the human body?
A) Heat causes evaporation of water and denatures protein.
B) Radiation, including solar radiation and radiant heat, alters cell structures.
C) Chemicals cause an endothermic reaction that destroys tissue.
D) The skin, and sometimes deeper tissues, are destroyed through combustion.

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Heat from burns causes the evaporation of water in tissues and denatures proteins, leading to cell damage and tissue destruction.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Pathophysiology of Most