Question

While running to class, Jennifer slipped and skinned her knee. The wound appeared superficial, and there is no bleeding. Based on your knowledge about the integument, you determine that the wound penetrated Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a not even the epidermis b all layers of the epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous layer с all layers of the epidermis and part of the dermis d layers of the epidermis but not the dermis

Answer 1

d. layers of the epidermis but not the dermis

Step-by-step explanation:

From the given information we know that there is a wound but no blood. This means that the epidermis is surely damaged, because it is the top layer of the skin. Additionally, the epidermis is avascular, meaning it does not have any type of blood vessels. This information rules out letter a.

Underneath the epidermis is the dermis. However, this layer is vascular. This means it does have blood vessels, and if it becomes damaged, blood will come out. Hence, it cannot be letter c.

Then under the dermis is the subcutaneous layer. This layer is also vascular, which means it cannot be the answer either. Additionally, this layer could not be damaged if the dermis was not damaged. You would have to go through the epidermis and dermis first.

Answer 2

D should be the right answer

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