Chapter 5, Problem 15SQ

(a)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The rationale for pain and redness accompanies burn.

Concept introduction: A burn is an injury on the body due to thermal, electrical, or chemical contacts that cause acute inflammation and tissue destruction. Burns happen due to direct contact with the source that causes burn injury. The severity of the burn depends on the cause of the burn, temperature, duration of the exposure, site of injury, and the extent of the burn surface.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The three reasons why protein levels in the body are low after major burn.

Concept introduction: A burn is an injury on the body due to the thermal, electrical, or chemical contacts that cause acute inflammation and tissue destruction. Burns happen due to the direct contact with the source and causes burn injury. The severity of the burn depends on the cause of the burn, temperature, duration of the exposure, site of injury, and the extent of the burn surface.