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Which type of burn is associated with injury to muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones?

  1. First Degree Burn

  2. Second Degree Burn

  3. Third Degree Burn

  4. Fourth Degree Burn

The correct answer is: First Degree Burn

A first degree burn is associated with damage limited to the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and does not involve deeper tissues like muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, or bones. Second degree burns extend through the epidermis and into the dermis but do not reach the deeper structures mentioned. Third degree burns affect all skin layers and may involve damage to underlying tissues like muscles and nerves. Fourth degree burns are the most severe and extend beyond the skin layers to affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Thus, the correct answer is A, as it is the only option that does not involve damage to these deeper tissues.