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Midterm Exam

Question 17 • Sports Medicine 1b

Carol’s physician says that fibroblasts are now helping in her healing process. How are they MOST likely helping?

Answer
A
They are sending signals to other cells to come fight.
B
They are performing mitosis to help replace skin cells.
C
They are making collagen to help seal off the wound.
D
They are building new blood vessels in the wounded area.

Explanation

Fibroblasts help wounds heal by producing collagen, a structural protein that strengthens and supports the tissue as it repairs. This collagen helps fill and seal the wound; making new blood vessels or signaling immune cells are not their main role here.

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