Reconstitution of the epithelial barrier (epithelialization) begins within hours of the initial injury. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the process of epithelialization?
A. Bacteria, protein exudate, and necrotic tissue all will compromise this process
B. Epithelial cells exhibit contact proliferation
C. Epithelialization occurs only from the margins of the wound
D. Visible scarring can occur only when the injury extends deeper than the superficial dermis
Answer:A
Reconstitution of the epithelial barrier (epithelialization) begins within hours of the initial injury. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the process of epithelialization?
A. Bacteria, protein exudate, and necrotic tissue all will compromise this process B. Epithelial cells exhibit contact proliferation C. Epithelialization occurs only from the margins of the wound D. Visible scarring can occur only when the injury extends deeper than the superficial dermis