Which of the following are examples of wounds that heal by secondary intention? (Select all that apply. )

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Healing by secondary intention occurs when a wound is left open.Healing results in the formation of granulation tissue from the bottom of the wound and eventual epithelialization from the sides of the wound to close the defect.During the process of epithelialization,epithelial cells migrate and proliferate from the wound edges to cover the wound surface.Burns,infected wounds,and deep pressure ulcers heal in this manner.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Wounds That Heal