The Role of Fibroblasts During the Reconstructive Phase of Wound

question 53

Multiple Choice

The role of fibroblasts during the reconstructive phase of wound healing is to:

• A) Generate new capillaries from vascular endothelial cells around the wound.
• B) Establish connections between neighboring cells and contract their fibers.
• C) Synthesize and secrete collagen and the connective tissue proteins.
• D) Provide enzymes that débride the wound bed of dead cells.

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