What organ has been damaged? What general types of tissue have been afflicted?
What type of burn has Matt received? Explain.
List ALL layers of the skin that have been damaged.
What tissue repair process causes the blistering?
List all of the body functions that may be disrupted by such a burn.
After a few days his skin peels and the burned areas begin to heal. Matt notices that the healing areas are more susceptible to injuries due to chafing or trauma. During the next week after Matt returns to Tampa, Maria tells him that a sunburn prepares his skin for a deep tan. Maria encourages him to quickly begin tanning sessions at a local tanning salon before the effects of the burn wear off.
