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What primarily contributes to the repair process when the injury involves only the epithelial layer?
Which cell type is predominant at the incision margin within the first 24 hours after injury?
What occurs by day 5 after the injury?
What is primarily lost permanently due to an incision injury?
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What significant change occurs during the second week post-injury?
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Study Notes
Epithelial Layer Injury and Repair
- Injury involving only the epithelial layer is primarily repaired through epithelial regeneration.
- Surgical incisions trigger a cascade of events for healing.
Coagulation and Initial Response
- Coagulation pathways are activated upon injury; a clot forms to halt bleeding and serves as a scaffold for cell migration.
- Dehydration leads to scab formation.
Early Cell Activity
- Within 24 hours, neutrophils are present at the incision margin.
- Between 24 to 48 hours, epithelial cells migrate from both edges and proliferate along the dermis, laying down basement membrane components.
Transition of Immune Cells
- By day 3, neutrophils are largely replaced by macrophages, indicating a shift in the immune response.
- Granulation tissue begins to invade the incision space with visible collagen fibers at the margins.
Vascular Changes
- By day 5, neovascularization reaches its peak, enhancing blood supply to the area.
- The epidermis begins to restore its normal thickness as surface cells mature and undergo keratinization.
Continued Healing and Scar Formation
- During the second week, collagen accumulation and fibroblast proliferation continue, with reduced leukocyte presence, edema, and vascularity.
- By 4 weeks, a mature scar is formed, displaying minimal inflammatory cells.
- Although the epidermis returns to normal, any dermal appendages destroyed in the incision area are permanently lost.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the stages of wound healing, specifically emphasizing the role of epithelial regeneration after injuries. It covers initial coagulation, cell migration, and the formation of scabs within the healing timeline.
