During skin repair, most of the scab consists of an insoluble network of ________, a protein that forms from blood proteins during the clotting response.
A) keratin
B) dermicidin
C) melanin
D) collagen
E) fibrin

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Fibrin is a protein that forms during the clotting response and is responsible for the insoluble network that makes up the scab during skin repair. Keratin is a protein found in hair, skin, and nails. Dermicidin is a type of antimicrobial peptide found in sweat. Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin color. Collagen is a protein found in connective tissues such as skin, bone, and cartilage.

During Skin Repair, Most of the Scab Consists of an Insoluble