PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEALING AND REPAIR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The inflammatory phase that usually lasts the longest is the:
A
Remodeling phase
B
acute phase
C
subacute phase
D
repair and regeneration phase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Remodeling or also known as maturation phase is the fourth and final phase in wound healing and lasts from 21 days up to 2 years. In this final and longest phase, collagen synthesis is ongoing in order to strengthen the tissue. Remodeling occurs as wound continues to contract and fibers are being reorganized.

Detailed explanation-2: -The remodeling phase is also known as maturation. During remodeling, the water content of the wound reduces, and the collagen laid down during proliferation is gradually replaced by a more stable interwoven type III collagen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acute-swelling stage. Sub-acute – regenerative stage. Chronic – scar tissue maturation and remodelling stage.

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