The skin is affected by which of the following types of injuries? Indicate all that apply from the list below.

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Injuries to the skin are a common occurrence. They include abrasions (scrapes), avulsions (ripping away of discrete areas of tissue), contusions and bruises (purplish ecchymoses), and lacerations (in which linear tears separate the skin and reveal underlying soft tissues). Lacerations are usually relatively easy to repair with sutures. Bite injuries often affect the skin and underlying soft tissues and typically occur on the hands or the face when they are produced by pet dogs or cats.

The Skin Is Affected by Which of the Following Types