A 19-year-old presents with a deep laceration on the left leg

A 19-year-old presents with a deep laceration on the left leg. After sutures the patient is discharged.

1. Discuss the pathophysiology of wound healing. 

• Length: A minimum of 150-200 words, not including references
• Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA 7 edition from within the last 5 years

When possible, evidence based literature and primary sources that are up to date and are most desirable. Works such as WebMD and the patient "self-help" resources are not appropriate for graduate discussions.