Question

100. The role of fibroblasts during the reconstructive phase of wound healing is to: 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.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Synthesise and secrete collagen and connective tissue proteins

Explanation- Fibroblasts work in the initiation and proliferation phase of the wound healing process.

They are initially involved in breaking down the fibrin clot and later continuously secrete the substances that form the extracellular matrix i.e ground substance proteins. They along with myofibroblast are involved in contraction of wound.