Why do cuts bleed then stop?
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Answer: Blood clots seal the wound
Blood clots seal the wound ✓ — Correct! Platelets rush to wounds and stick together, forming a plug. Then proteins create fibrin threads that weave a stronger clot. This amazing process happens in minutes to prevent blood loss!
Air pressure stops flow — Wrong. Air pressure doesn't stop bleeding. The body's internal clotting system seals wounds.
Skin grows back instantly — Wrong. Skin takes days to heal fully. Bleeding stops because blood clots form, not because skin regrows.
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