Basic Sciences

604) Which of the following statements about WOUND HEALING is TRUE?

A. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes appear after 72 hours.
B. Macrophages are predominant in the first 36 hours.
C. Granulation tissue appears on day # 4.
D. Fibroblasts appear in the wound in the first 24 hours.
E. Wound contraction initiates 3 weeks after injury.




REFERENCES & ANSWER


Fisher E., Frodel Jr, J. L.: Wound Healing, Chapter 2 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme, Second Edition, (Papel, I, editor), 2002, pp. 15-20

Fisher E., Frodel Jr, J. L.: Wound Healing, Chapter 2, in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition, Thieme (Papel, I., editor), 2009, pp. 15-25



604) C       Granulation tissue appears on day # 4.