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Why is it important for surgeons to make incisions parallel to Langer's Lines?
Why is it important for surgeons to make incisions parallel to Langer's Lines?
- To increase the visibility of underlying vessels
- To prevent infection in the wound
- To decrease the healing time of the wound
- To reduce the risk of gapping in the wound and prominent scar formation (correct)
What is the primary function of the superficial fascia in the body?
What is the primary function of the superficial fascia in the body?
- Connects the dermis of the skin to deep fascia
- Acts as a food reservoir (correct)
- Forms a sheath around muscles in the limbs
- Invests muscles and deep structures
How are burns classified based on their characteristics?
How are burns classified based on their characteristics?
- According to the presence of scar tissue
- According to the degree of skin discoloration
- According to the depth of the burn and its size (correct)
- According to the size of the blood vessels visible
What is albinism?
What is albinism?
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Which type of tissue unites the dermis of the skin to the underlying deep fascia?
Which type of tissue unites the dermis of the skin to the underlying deep fascia?
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Why do incisions made across Langer's Lines result in gapping of wounds?
Why do incisions made across Langer's Lines result in gapping of wounds?
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What is the primary function of deep fascia in limbs?
What is the primary function of deep fascia in limbs?
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What happens when skin incisions are made parallel to Langer's Lines?
What happens when skin incisions are made parallel to Langer's Lines?
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How does the presence of melanin affect skin color?
How does the presence of melanin affect skin color?
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What happens when burns are classified into degrees according to their depth?
What happens when burns are classified into degrees according to their depth?
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