Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 3 - Cells and Tissues - Review Questions - Page 134: 33

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In healing by fibrosis, scar tissues are formed by fibroblasts to repair the damage. But, in healing by regeneration, new cells of the same type replace the damaged cells. Healing by regeneration is preferred because new cells of the same type are formed in the damaged area and no scar is formed. Also, the functionality of the cells remains the same.

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