Epidermal Wound Healing Flashcards
1
Q
What type of wounds undergo epidermal wound healing?
A
Minor burns (first-degree) and abrasions.
2
Q
Which skin layer is affected in epidermal wound healing?
A
The epidermis only.
3
Q
What is the first step of epidermal wound healing?
A
Stratum basale cells break off from the basement membrane and begin migrating.
4
Q
What stops epidermal cells from migrating across a wound?
A
Contact inhibition – when two migrating cells meet, they stop moving.
5
Q
Does epidermal wound healing usually cause scarring?
A
No, because the damage is superficial and does not affect deeper layers.
