Question

a surgeon opens her patient by cutting the integument parallel to the cleavage lines of the dermis (tension lines). this will result in _____. a) less chance for infection b) faster healing of the skin and less scarring c) slowed healing and greater scarring d) greater chance of infection

Explanation:

Cleavage lines (tension lines) in the dermis represent the natural orientation of collagen fibers. Cutting parallel to these lines minimizes disruption to the collagen - fiber architecture, leading to faster healing and less scarring. Infection risk is not directly related to the orientation of the cut with respect to cleavage lines.

Answer:

B. faster healing of the skin and less scarring