An injury in which all the layers of the skin are traumatically torn away from the body is known as a(n):
A) abrasion.
B) avulsion.
C) laceration.
D) puncture wound.

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An avulsion is an injury in which all layers of the skin are traumatically torn away from the body. An abrasion involves only the top layers of skin being scraped or rubbed away. A laceration is a deep cut or tear in the skin. A puncture wound is a narrow, deep wound caused by a pointed object.

An Injury in Which All the Layers of the Skin