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Question 23 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Maya suffered from a second-degree burn. Which body structures were most likely damaged?

Answer
A
nerve endings and dermis
B
nerve endings and subcutaneous layer
C
dermis and subcutaneous layer
D
dermis and epidermis

Explanation

A second-degree burn damages the epidermis and extends into the dermis. The dermis contains nerve endings, which is why these burns are often painful, but the burn does not typically reach the subcutaneous layer. So the best answer is dermis and epidermis.

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