What Is the First Threat to Life from a Massive

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Multiple Choice

What is the first threat to life from a massive third-degree burn?

• A) infection
• B) catastrophic fluid loss
• C) unbearable pain
• D) loss of immune function

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Definitions:

Molecules

Groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds, constituting the smallest identifiable unit of a compound that retains its composition and chemical properties.

Different Molecules

Distinct entities consisting of two or more atoms bonded together, each with its own chemical and physical properties.

Outermost Shell

The outermost layer of electrons in an atom, which determines its chemical properties and reactivity.

Potassium

A chemical element, symbol K, essential for various bodily functions, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.