Which event signals the beginning of the remodeling (maturation) phase of wound repair?
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Correct answer: Type III collagen replaced by type I
During remodeling, the provisional ECM is reorganized — type III collagen is replaced by stronger type I collagen, and collagen fibers are reoriented to increase tissue strength.
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