Which event occurs during the hemostasis phase immediately after a wound occurs?
Correct answer: A. Platelets aggregate and a fibrin clot forms
- A. Platelets aggregate and a fibrin clot forms
- B. Fibroblasts deposit collagen into the wound
- C. Epithelial cells migrate across the wound
- D. Scar tissue gradually increases its strength
Explanation
Hemostasis is the first response to injury and limits blood loss through vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and fibrin clot formation. Collagen deposition occurs mainly during the proliferative phase, while scar strengthening occurs during maturation.
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