During the normal wound healing process, bleeding may occur from even a minor injury because:
A. there is a substantial decrease in the number of platelets in and around the wound, which increases the risk of bleeding.
B. histamines released by the immune system constrict the blood vessels, which increases the pressure within them.
C. new capillaries that stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to become as stable as the preexisting capillaries.
D. bacteria and other microorganisms invade the wound site and damage the capillaries, which makes them more prone to bleeding.
Answer: C. new capillaries that stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to become as stable as the preexisting capillaries.
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