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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Diseased Tissues

Question 2 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

If you slice your finger with a razor and the wound is jagged, what kind of injury have you sustained?

Answer
A
third-degree burn
B
avulsion
C
contusion
D
laceration

Explanation

A laceration is a cut or tear in the skin, often with jagged edges. A jagged wound from a razor is therefore a laceration. An avulsion involves tissue being torn away, while a contusion is a bruise.

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