The type of injection given that raises a small wheal, and is often used for allergy testing or for a tuberculosis (TB) test is a(n) _______________ injection.
A)intramuscular
B)subcutaneous
C)transdermal
D)parenteral
E)intradermal

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An intradermal injection is given with a short, thin needle which is introduced into the dermis between the stratum corneum and the stratum basale. Injected into this site, the medication raises a small wheal. This site is used for allergy testing or a tuberculosis (TB) test. The word breaks down into the suffix -al meaning pertaining to, the prefix intra- meaning within and the root -derm- meaning skin. The definition is pertaining to within the skin.

The Type of Injection Given That Raises a Small Wheal