The _____ system is a plasma protein system that forms a fibrinous network at an inflamed site to prevent spread of infection to adjacent tissues and keep microorganisms and foreign bodies at the site of greatest inflammatory activity.
A)complement
B)coagulation
C)kinin
D)fibrinolysis

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The clotting (coagulation) system is a group of plasma proteins that form a fibrinous meshwork at an injured or inflamed site. This (1) prevents the spread of infection to adjacent tissues, (2) traps microorganisms and foreign bodies at the site of inflammation for removal by infiltrating cells (e.g., neutrophils and macrophages), (3) forms a clot that stops bleeding, and (4) provides a framework for future repair and healing.

The _____ System Is a Plasma Protein System That Forms