This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Physiology
Which of the following would help in the bridging the fibrin in a clot and stabilize the clot? 
Select and explain. 
A. Factor XIII, B. Factor V, C. Factor VIII, D. Factor III
A: Factor XIII
Answer: A: Factor XIII 
Explanation: Factor XIII is also called fibrin stabilizing factor or Laki-Lorand factor Ref: Ganong 25th ed/page 566