Rayon is superior to cotton in making gauge for wound treatment,
because rayon
(A) Is a synthetic polymer
(B) Does not stick to the wound unlike cotton
(C) Can absorb over 90% of its own weight of water
(D) Both (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Does not stick to the wound unlike cotton

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