Wound Healing Process: Phases and Cell Types

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What is the primary function of vasodilation in the wound healing process?

  • To bring inflammatory cells to the site (correct)
  • To synthesize proteins
  • To contract the wound
  • To release growth factors

During which phase of wound healing do lymphocytes play a key role?

  • Proliferation (correct)
  • Hemostasis
  • Inflammation
  • Maturation

What is the primary difference between primary and secondary intention closure?

  • The type of sutures used
  • The size of the tissue defect (correct)
  • The presence of infection
  • The amount of scar tissue formed

Which type of cells are primarily involved in phagocytosis during wound healing?

<p>Neutrophils and macrophages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of granulation tissue in wound healing?

<p>To establish a vascular network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does the maturation phase of wound healing typically last?

<p>Up to 2 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of macrophages during the proliferation phase of wound healing?

<p>Release of growth factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is primarily involved in protein synthesis during wound healing?

<p>Fibroblasts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for secondary intention closure?

<p>Large tissue defects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of wound healing do platelets play a key role?

<p>Hemostasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of wound healing by secondary intention?

<p>More scar tissue formation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of epithelialization during wound healing?

<p>Covering the wound surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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