Overgrowth of scar tissue due to excessive collagen formation is called a/an:
A) scab.
B) cicatrix.
C) acne.
D) keloid.
D
Explanation:
A) A scab is an eschar.
B) A cicatrix is a normal scar.
C) Acne is a skin condition of the sebaceous glands.
D) Correct.
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