Which type of burn destroys the entire epidermis and portions of the dermis but does not injure hair follicles and glands in the dermis?
A) third-degree burn
B) first-degree burn
C) second-degree burn
D) fourth-degree burn

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A second-degree burn destroys the entire epidermis and portions of the dermis but does not injure hair follicles and glands in the dermis. First-degree burns only affect the epidermis, while third and fourth-degree burns extend deeper into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

Which Type of Burn Destroys the Entire Epidermis and Portions