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What primarily occurs immediately after an initial injury to address bleeding?
What primarily occurs immediately after an initial injury to address bleeding?
- Release of macrophages to ingest debris
- Blood vessel constriction and platelet activation (correct)
- Vasodilation and increased capillary permeability
- Formation of granulation tissue
Which of the following correctly describes the inflammatory phase?
Which of the following correctly describes the inflammatory phase?
- Characterized by leukocyte activity and vasodilation lasting approximately 2-5 days (correct)
- Is marked by the formation of granulation tissue within 24 hours
- Lasts for 1-2 days and focuses solely on blood vessel constriction
- Involves primarily the production of scar tissue
What is the main role of macrophages during the inflammatory phase?
What is the main role of macrophages during the inflammatory phase?
- To constrict blood vessels
- To stimulate the repair of nerve tissue
- To ingest debris and release growth factors (correct)
- To form fibrin clots
During the proliferation/repair phase, which type of cells are primarily responsible for building new tissue?
During the proliferation/repair phase, which type of cells are primarily responsible for building new tissue?
What is a key characteristic of granulation tissue?
What is a key characteristic of granulation tissue?
In the maturation/remodeling phase, what happens to the collagen in the healing wound?
In the maturation/remodeling phase, what happens to the collagen in the healing wound?
What is true about scar tissue compared to uninjured tissue?
What is true about scar tissue compared to uninjured tissue?
What occurs as a part of fibrinolysis after a temporary clot forms?
What occurs as a part of fibrinolysis after a temporary clot forms?
How long does the proliferation/repair phase typically last?
How long does the proliferation/repair phase typically last?
Which phase is characterized by the generation of new blood vessels and epithelial cells?
Which phase is characterized by the generation of new blood vessels and epithelial cells?
Flashcards
Hemostasis
Hemostasis
The initial response to injury, stopping bleeding and activating immune cells.
Inflammatory Phase
Inflammatory Phase
2-5 days after injury, immune cells clean up debris, and blood vessels become leaky.
Proliferation/Repair Phase
Proliferation/Repair Phase
Building new tissue to replace damaged tissue. Wound fills in with new tissue.
Maturation/Remodeling Phase
Maturation/Remodeling Phase
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Blood clotting
Blood clotting
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Fibrinolysis
Fibrinolysis
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Granulation tissue
Granulation tissue
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Leukocytes
Leukocytes
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Macrophages
Macrophages
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Exudate
Exudate
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Study Notes
Hemostasis
- Immediate response to injury; stops bleeding and activates white blood cells (WBCs) to fight infection.
- Involves blood vessel constriction and platelet activation/clustering.
- Blood clotting leads to a temporary fibrin clot.
- Fibrinolysis (clot dissolution) is triggered, and cells migrate to the injury site for further healing.
- Some sources place clot formation within the inflammatory phase.
Inflammatory Phase
- Duration: Approximately 2-5 days.
- Leukocytes (white blood cells) ingest bacteria and cellular debris.
- Macrophages (large phagocytic cells) remove debris and release growth factors for epithelial cell and blood vessel growth.
- Vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) and increased capillary permeability allow plasma and blood components to leak out, forming exudate.
- Exudate accumulation and increased blood flow result in acute inflammation.
Proliferation/Repair Phase
- Also known as granulation, repair, fibroblastic, regenerative, or connective tissue phase.
- Duration: Several weeks.
- Fibroblasts build new tissue to fill the wound space.
- Capillaries grow into the wound, delivering oxygen and nutrients.
- Granulation tissue forms; the foundation for scar tissue.
- Granulation tissue is highly vascular, red, and bleeds easily.
- In wounds healing by first intention, epidermal cells seal the wound quickly; thus, granulation tissue may not be visible.
Maturation/Remodeling Phase
- Begins approximately 3 weeks after injury.
- Collagen remodeling strengthens the healed wound, making it more similar to surrounding tissue.
- Collagen compresses blood vessels in the healing wound, leading to a thin scar.
- Scar tissue is less elastic and does not sweat, grow hair, or tan.
- Wound strength may not fully recover.
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