A biopsy from the base of a healing peptic ulcer shows numerous small, thin-walled blood vessels and fibroblasts. This tissue is known as:
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Correct answer: Granulation tissue
Granulation tissue is part of the normal healing process and is the third layer of a peptic ulcer. It provides the vascular supply and framework for eventual replacement by a permanent fibrous scar.
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