A burn that penetrates through the entire epidermis and some of the dermis is a
A)first-degree burn
B)second-degree burn
C)third-degree burn
D)fourth-degree burn
E)blister

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A burn that penetrates through the entire epidermis and some of the dermis is a second-degree burn. First-degree burns only affect the top layer of skin (epidermis), third-degree burns penetrate deeply into the dermis and may even affect underlying tissues, and fourth-degree burns extend beyond the skin to affect muscles and bones. Blisters can occur with second-degree burns but are not exclusive to them.

A Burn That Penetrates Through the Entire Epidermis and Some