Fibrin Mesh in Wound Healing

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Which layer of the skin contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhan cells?

Stratum Basale (correct)

Stratum Granulosum

Stratum Corneum

Stratum Lucidum

Which layer of the skin is responsible for blister formation?

Stratum Granulosum

Stratum Corneum

Stratum Lucidum

Basement Membrane Zone (BMZ) (correct)

Which layer of the dermis contains a complex of cutaneous blood vessels?

Reticular Dermis (correct)

Papillary Dermis

Stratum Basale

Hypodermis

Which layer of the skin attaches the dermis to the underlying structures and is comprised of loose connective tissue and fat cells?

Hypodermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the major component of the dermis?

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of platelets in wound healing?

Form a clot Signup and view all the answers

Which cell synthesizes collagen and other extracellular matrix substances?

Fibroblast Signup and view all the answers

During the inflammatory phase of wound healing, which of the following is NOT a characteristic?

Granulation tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for phagocytosing bacteria and foreign material during the inflammatory phase?

Macrophages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the proliferative phase of wound healing?

To initiate granulation and epithelialization Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of wound healing is characterized by the presence of a scar that is shrinking, thinning, and paling?

Maturation phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of wound closure in which wound edges are approximated by sutures or staples?

Primary closure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of chronic wound?

Gunshot wounds Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that can impede the migration of epidermal cells in a wound?

Maceration Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is the protective layer?

Stratum Corneum Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range of normal skin?

4.5 - 5.5 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Production of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of body weight does the skin account for?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of healthy skin?

Pliable and hydrated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT found in the epidermis?

Blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the epidermis is the innermost layer?

Stratum Basale Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can increase the risk of wound dehiscence and hernias?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used to clean chronic wounds?

Dakin's solution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following health statuses can increase the risk of chronic wounds?

Diabetes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is important for wound healing?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can affect the nutritional storage in the body?

Body build Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can contribute to malnourishment?

Thinner body build Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a cleaning agent for wounds?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is not mentioned as a risk factor for chronic wounds?

Fluids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is not mentioned as important for wound healing?

Age Signup and view all the answers