What plasma protein is important for normal wound healing and stabilization of the fibrin clot?
a. Tissue factor
b. Prothrombin
c. Factor Xa
d. Factor XIIIa
ANS: D
Factor XIIIa stabilizes the fibrin polymer and is essential for normal wound healing, as well as tissue integrity.
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