Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound during the ________ phase of wound healing.

Skin Cells

Skin cells are the various types of cells that make up the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin, playing roles in protection, sensation, and thermoregulation.

Wound Healing

The complex process by which the skin repairs itself after injury, involving several stages including inflammation, tissue formation, and remodeling.