Scar tissue is the result of
A) large numbers of inflexible fibers and relatively few blood vessels in the injured area.
B) increased numbers of keratinocytes in the epidermal layers in the area of the injury.
C) a thickened stratum basale in the area of the injury.
D) increased numbers of fibroblasts in the reticular layer of the injured area.
E) a lack of sebaceous glands in the injured area.

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Scar tissue is composed of large numbers of inflexible, tightly packed fibers such as collagen, with relatively few blood vessels. This results in a fibrous, non-elastic scar that may impede the function of nearby tissues.

Scar Tissue Is the Result of