Body Repair and Healing Stages Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the biological phases of healing, specific cell roles, and clinical considerations for different tissue types and conditions.

Inflammatory phase

The body's initial emergency response to injury where blood vessels expand and immune cells sweep out damaged tissue to begin the recovery process.

Proliferative phase

The stage of healing where cells multiply and fill in the gap of a wound, often characterized by scabbing, an itchy feeling, or a pinkish hue.

Remodeling phase

The final stage of healing in which the body refines its work and reorganizes tissue to make the repair stronger and more functional.

Fibroblasts

Cells described as the body's construction crew that lay down a scaffolding made of collagen during the proliferative phase.

Collagen

A material used during the proliferative and remodeling phases to create a scaffolding for new tissue and strengthen the repair.

Skin

A tissue type with fast-dividing cells that generally heals relatively well compared to other tissues.

Cartilage

A tissue that heals slowly and poorly due to limited blood flow and having few dividing cells, which is clinically significant in joint injuries.

Burn management

Care that focuses on pain management, moisture maintenance, infection prevention, and scar prevention during the early stages of healing.

Pressure ulcer care

An intervention strategy emphasizing frequent repositioning and specialized wound care to promote blood flow and avoid further tissue damage.

Rheumatoid arthritis

A chronic condition where the immune system attacks the joints, causing ongoing and incomplete healing that requires treatment to reduce inflammation.

Inflammation signs

The internal 911 calls of the body's emergency response system, which include redness, swelling, and a dull ache or sharp sting.