Epidermal cells become keratinized, meaning that they.

A. The pain receptors in the dermis have been destroyed: Third-degree burns penetrate the entire dermis and often destroy nerve endings, reducing the ability to feel pain at the site of injury.

B. The melanin within the skin acts as a pain reliever: Melanin is responsible for skin pigmentation and does not have analgesic properties.

C. The burn site has not yet become infected: The presence or absence of infection does not determine pain perception in third-degree burns.

D. He is immobile and not moving the injured site: While movement may exacerbate pain, third-degree burns often result in reduced pain due to nerve destruction.

A. Epithelial: Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities but does not bind body parts together.

B. Muscle: Muscle tissue contracts to produce movement but does not function primarily to bind structures.

C. Nervous: Nervous tissue transmits signals between the brain and body but does not provide structural binding.

D. Connective: Connective tissue supports and binds different parts of the body. Tendons (attach muscle to bone) and ligaments (connect bones) are key examples.