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Which stage of wound healing lasts from 21 days to several months and even 1 to 2 years, allowing the strength of the wound to increase through synthesis of collagen by fibroblasts and lysis by collagenase enzymes?

  • A. Inflammatory stage
  • B. Proliferative phase
  • C. Maturation phase
  • D. Approximation phase
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the maturation phase involves collagen remodeling and strengthening.