PROf^RKSSIVK TISSUE (.HANCKS. 



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the degree of activity of the micro-organisms and the resistance 

 of the tissue. The destroyed tissue in the wound is ultniiattly 

 replaced with granulation tissue and, if the wound is upon ti e 

 surface, epithelization proceeds as in healing Ijy primary union. 

 The embryonic granulating connective tissue contracts i 



e., 



107. — E.Yuberant Granulation, 



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cicatrizes about the time that epithelization occurs. Cicatriza- 

 tion constricts and obstructs the capillar)- vessels, that are in 

 excess of the normal, thus diminishing- the blood supplv. If ci- 

 catrization does not occur new capillary loops (granulations) 

 are rapidly extended producing a fungoid bloody growth, called 

 excessive or exuberant granuation (proud flesli). 



The efficient regeneration and substitutiun of the destroyed 



