Delayed wound healing is seen in all EXCEPT: March 2013 (a, e, f)
Correct Answer: Hypeension
Description: Ans. C i.e. Hypeension Wounds & tissue repair Healing by primary/ 1st intention: - Closed wounds, - Edges approximated - e.g. clean skin incision closed with sutures Factors delaying wound healing: - Vitamin C deficiency, - Presence of vitamin E (inhibitory role), - Deficiency of trace metals (zinc, copper etc.), - Absence of oxygen (reduced perfusion), - Anemia, - Infection etc.
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