Which are the phases of wound healing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reconstruction
b. Hemostasis
c. Inflammation
d. Granulation
e. Maturation
ANS: A, B, C, E
The steps in wound healing are hemostasis, inflammation,reconstruction, and maturation.
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