What is the role of fibroblasts during the reconstructive phase of wound healing?
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
Ans: c. Synthesize and secrete collagen and the connective tissue proteins.
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