During remodeling, wound contraction is well under way, and Type III collagen is converted to Type I collagen to stabilize and restore the injury site.

During remodeling, wound contraction is well under way, and Type III collagen is converted to Type I collagen to stabilize and restore the injury site.

• A. Inflammation Phases
• B. Proliferation Phases
• C. Remodeling Phases
• D. Acute care

Answer: (C)

Remodeling is the phase of wound healing where tissue strengthens and matures. In this stage, the initially laid-down Type III collagen from earlier repair is replaced by the stronger Type I collagen to stabilize and restore the injury site. Wound contraction also occurs as myofibroblasts pull the edges inward, reducing scar size and helping regain tensile strength. While the inflammation and proliferation phases lay the groundwork—clearing debris, forming granulation tissue, and building new blood vessels—the actual remodeling process focuses on collagen remodeling and contraction to achieve a more durable repair. Acute care describes the immediate management after injury rather than a healing phase.

Remodeling is the phase of wound healing where tissue strengthens and matures. In this stage, the initially laid-down Type III collagen from earlier repair is replaced by the stronger Type I collagen to stabilize and restore the injury site. Wound contraction also occurs as myofibroblasts pull the edges inward, reducing scar size and helping regain tensile strength. While the inflammation and proliferation phases lay the groundwork—clearing debris, forming granulation tissue, and building new blood vessels—the actual remodeling process focuses on collagen remodeling and contraction to achieve a more durable repair. Acute care describes the immediate management after injury rather than a healing phase.