Question

how does the author distinguish reconstructive and cosmetic surgery in paragraph 3? a by comparing aesthetic needs of reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery b by showing how reconstructive surgery is more important than cosmetic surgery c by explaining the purposes of the two types of plastic surgery d by explaining the problem of deformation and the solution of reconstructive surgery

Explanation:

To determine how the author distinguishes the two surgeries, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Comparing aesthetic needs alone may not fully distinguish them, as reconstructive surgery has medical/functional purposes too.
• Option B: The author likely doesn't argue one is more important, but rather explains their differences.
• Option C: Reconstructive surgery (e.g., repairing deformities, restoring function) and cosmetic surgery (enhancing appearance) have distinct purposes. Explaining these purposes would distinguish them.
• Option D: This focuses only on reconstructive surgery, not comparing it to cosmetic surgery.

So the correct approach is explaining their purposes.

Answer:

C. by explaining the purposes of the two types of plastic surgery