What is a common consequence of inadequate oxygen supply during healing?

Inadequate oxygen supply during the healing process significantly hampers the body's ability to repair tissues effectively. Oxygen is vital for various biochemical processes, including cellular respiration and the production of energy required for the healing process. When oxygen levels are low, cellular activities necessary for healing, such as collagen synthesis and cellular metabolism, are negatively impacted.

This lack of sufficient oxygen can cause tissue to become more susceptible to infection, as the immune response is also compromised. Cells that would normally help fight off pathogens and promote healing are less effective in low-oxygen conditions. Thus, the risk of infection increases as the body struggles to maintain an effective defense against bacteria and other pathogens in a compromised healing environment.

The other options do not reflect the true consequences of inadequate oxygen supply; healing speed is often slowed (not improved), immediate tissue regeneration is unlikely to occur without adequate oxygen, and the formation of scar tissue, while a part of the healing process, is not necessarily enhanced as a direct consequence of low oxygen levels.