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QuizMultiple Choice

Midterm Exam

Question 18 • Sports Medicine 1b

Contrast primary and secondary intention healing. What is one difference between these two types of healing?

Answer
A
Primary intention healing is more likely to cause scarring.
B
Secondary intention healing is less likely to have lasting damage.
C
Primary intention healing occurs when wound edges are close together.
D
Secondary intention healing is not affected by any growth factors.

Explanation

Primary intention healing occurs when the wound edges are brought close together, such as after a clean surgical incision is sutured. Secondary intention healing occurs when a larger gap remains and the wound fills in with granulation tissue. It often takes longer and produces more scarring, so choice C gives the key difference.

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