WONDER #597: When Does a Cut Need Stitches?

Question 1 of 3

Stitches made out of __________ do not need to be removed by a doctor once a cut is healed.

1. nylon
2. cotton
3. vicryl
4. silk

Question 2 of 3

How do stitches help to heal a cut?

1. They keep a cut open.
2. They keep a cut clean.
3. They bring the sides of a cut closer together.
4. They use special antibacterial thread.

Question 3 of 3

Stitches are just loops of thread called ___________.

1. ribbons
2. yarn
3. string
4. sutures

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