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

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Scar tissue is formed when the body replaces damaged tissue with collagen fibers, which are laid down in a haphazard manner that leads to reduced flexibility and increased stiffness. Scar tissue is also characterized by a relatively low vascular supply, which makes it less able to receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients. This is what causes scars to be paler than the surrounding skin.

Scar Tissue Is the Result of