A wound scar that is sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, and progressively enlarging is a result of excessive amounts of _____ accumulated during connective tissue repair
a. elastin
b. collagen
c. keratin
d. calcification
ANS: B
Irregular scar formation is due to excessive fibroblast activity and collagen formation.
Irregular scar formation is not due to excessive elastin, keratin, or calcification.
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