During the transition from granulation tissue to a mature scar, the tissue becomes:
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Correct answer: Less cellular, less vascular, with denser irregular collagen
As a wound matures, the temporary granulation tissue is replaced by dense irregular collagen bundles. This scar tissue has fewer blood vessels and cells than the original tissue, making it tougher but less metabolically active.
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