[Verified Answer]: A 31-year-old gentleman underwent laparotomy…

A 31-year-old gentleman underwent laparotomy for a perforated sigmoid colon diverticulum. The wound healing process was hindered by an infection, and surgical wound dehiscence occurred. Six weeks later, the wound is only 10% of its original size. Which of the following processes best accounts for the observed decrease in wound size over the past 6 weeks?Oa. Elaboration of adhesive glycoproteinsOb. Inhibition of metalloproteinasesc.Increase in the synthesis of collagenOd. Resolution of subcutaneous edemaOe. Myofibroblast contraction