Wound contraction is primarily mediated by
Correct Answer: Myofibroblasts.
Description: Myofibroblasts, cells with features intermediate between fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells, appear in the wound 2 to 3 days after injury. Their active contraction decreases the size of the defect.
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