03 - Wound healing Flashcards
1
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A
2
Q
This cells peak at about 1 weak post injury and bridge the transition from inflammatory to proliferative stage
A
T lymphocytes
3
Q
The strongest chemotactic factor for fibroblast
A
PDGF
4
Q
What is the determinant of wound strength and mechanical integrity of a fresh wound
A
Both quantity and quality of the newly depsited collagen
5
Q
Major cell responsible for wound contraction
A
myofibroblast
6
Q
What do you call wounds that have not healed in 3 months
A
chronic wounds
7
Q
what day does peak fibroblast proliferation occur
A
6 days
8
Q
what suture is used in closing the subcutaneous tissue
A
braided absorbable suture
