Hemostasis begins as soon as the injury occurs and a clot begins to form. What is the substance in the clot that holds the wound together?
a. Fibrin
b. Thrombin
c. Protime
d. Calcium
ANS: A
Fibrin in the clot begins to hold the wound together.
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