What Is a Scar

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Multiple Choice

What is a scar?

• A) A large amount of granulation tissue converted to dense irregular collagenous connective tissue during tissue repair
• B) The product of the drying out of a blood clot that occurs during primary union
• C) Necrotic tissue that is avascular and consists of a mixture of dead cells and fluid

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Definitions:

Tay-Sachs Disease

A rare, inherited disorder that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, marked by a loss of motor skills and progressive neurological decline.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information.

Dominant Gene

A gene that suppresses the expression of another gene when they are both present.

Sex-Linked Diseases

Genetic disorders that are determined by the sex chromosomes and are usually passed down from parent to child, often affecting one sex more frequently than the other.