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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Electrical injuries produce severe external and internal injuries because:
 
  a. the skin is a poor conductor with a high resistance, and blood vessels are good conductors with low resistance.
  b. both the skin and blood vessels are good conductors with low resistance.
  c. the skin is a good conductor with a high resistance, and blood vessels are good conductors with low resistance.
  d. skin is a poor conductor with a low resistance, and blood vessels are good conductors with low resistance.

Question 2

Thermal burns:
 
  a. are the least common type of burns.
  b. are the most common type of burns.
  c. result from tanning beds.
  d. result from exposure to Gamma radiation.


durant1234

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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