Which of the following describes the correct sequence of wound healing phases under normal circumstances?
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Correct answer: Hemostasis → Inflammation → Proliferation → Remodeling
The classic sequence is hemostasis (clot formation), then inflammation, followed by proliferation (granulation tissue, angiogenesis, epithelialization), and finally remodeling (maturation of scar).
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