Which of the following interweaves its fibers during the maturation phase of wound healing and increases its tensile strength?
A) collagen
B) enzymes
C) fibrin
D) protein

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Collagen is the main component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue and provides tensile strength to the wound. During the maturation phase of wound healing, the fibroblasts secrete collagen and interweave its fibers, which increases the strength of the connective tissue. Enzymes and protein are not directly involved in increasing tensile strength, while fibrin is involved in clot formation during the inflammatory phase of wound healing.

Which of the Following Interweaves Its Fibers During the Maturation