You have been severely burned on the right arm in a house fire, but you are now recovering. The second- and third-degree burns have destroyed the epidermis and dermis of your arm. Predict the long-term consequences of this burn.
A) death at an early age
B) inability to control body temperature
C) no skin at all will replace the burned area
D) no growth of hair in the damaged skin area
E) inability to use the arm in any way

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The destruction of the epidermis and dermis means that hair follicles, which are located in the dermis, are also destroyed. This results in no hair growth in the damaged skin area.

You Have Been Severely Burned on the Right Arm in a House