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Background:
Whenever tissue is injured, the body reacts, usually in the form of inflammation and haemostasis. With time, the body attempts to restore normal structure and function – this process is known as healing/repair.
Think about it… : Sometimes, healing occurs primarily by regeneration (i,.e. same tissue type grows back), whereas in others, it occurs by scarring – why do you think this happens?
Where to start?
Let’s define things.
What is healing and repair?
Healing/Repair – The body’s attempt, after injury, at restoring normal structure and function. It usually consists of two processes – tissue regeneration and fibrous organization (scar formation), in varying combinations.
Regeneration – Growth of cells and tissues to replace lost structures (with restoration of normal architecture)
Organisation/Fibrous repair – Conversion of an inflammatory exudate into a fibrous scar. Also called healing by fibrous repair. How? By haemostasis, inflammation, granulation tissue, etc.
Resolution – Complete disappearance of an inflammatory exudate.
This mindmap prvides a brief overview of healing and repair.
MINDMAP 1:OVERVIEW
In the next page, you will learn about the Main Processes and Key players in Healing and Repair.
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