A 23-year-old male received a knife wound in a fight. His scar was sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, and progressively enlarging. This condition is caused by excessive amounts of _____ in the corneum during connective tissue repair.
A) elastin
B) collagen
C) keratin
D) calcification

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The characteristics of the scar suggest that there is excessive production and deposition of collagen in the connective tissue. Elastin is involved in elasticity of tissues and is not relevant to scar formation. Keratin is found in the skin and nails and is not involved in scar formation. Calcification refers to the deposition of calcium in tissues and is not relevant to scar formation.

A 23-Year-Old Male Received a Knife Wound in a Fight