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newbem

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A burn that involves complete destruction of both the epidermis and the dermis is a ____-degree burn.
 a. fourth
 
  b. first
 
  c. second
  d. third

Question 2

The pigment ____ protects us from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
 a. melanin
  b. elastin
 
  c. keratin
 
  d. reticulin



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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