Claims received for lower lid blepharoplasty are usually purely cosmetic

Which of the following statements regarding lacerations is correct?

A) Lacerations are linear cuts that tend to heal well due to their relatively even wound margins. B) The seriousness of a laceration depends on its depth and the structures that have been damaged. C) The first priority in treating a laceration is to cover it with a sterile dressing to prevent infection. D) A laceration must be sutured or otherwise closed within 8 to 10 hours following the injury.

The process of using simple substances to build more complex substances is called:

a. anabolism b. homeostasis c. metabolism d. catabolism