Which of the Following Best Describes the Pathophysiology of Most

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of most burns to the human body?

• A) Heat causes evaporation of water and denatures protein.
• B) Radiation, including solar radiation and radiant heat, alters cell structures.
• C) Chemicals cause an endothermic reaction that destroys tissue.
• D) The skin, and sometimes deeper tissues, are destroyed through combustion.

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Definitions:

Inferior Vena Cava

In humans, a very large vein that delivers blood from the lower part of the body to the right atrium. Compare with superior vena cava.

Right Common Iliac Artery

A major blood vessel that bifurcates from the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the right lower limb and pelvic organs.

Blood Clotting

A biological mechanism wherein blood cells and fibrin strands form a clot to stop bleeding and begin repair of the damaged vessel.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in a minute.