Describe three ways chronic wounds are different from acute wounds
What will be an ideal response?
The correct answer should contain three of the following key points:
*Chronic wounds contain higher levels of MMPs and lower levels of TIMPs than acute wounds.
*Chronic wounds contain senescent cells.
*Chronic wounds have greater numbers of inflammatory cells.
*Chronic wounds do not respond to growth factors.
*Chronic wounds generally have an underlying pathophysiology, such as venous insufficiency.
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What will be an ideal response?
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