Q. Which of the following statements regarding the clotting of blood in humans are correct ?
- Heparin, produced by liver prevents blood from clotting inside the body.
- Vitamin K helps in blood clotting.
- Chelating Agents such as Sodium/Potassium Oxalate are used in blood banks to prevent clotting.
- Thalassemia is the condition where human blood takes abnormally long time to clot.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes: Vitamin K helps in blood clotting. Heparin on the other hand prevents blood from clotting inside the body. Chelating Agents such as Sodium/Potassium Oxalate are used in blood banks to prevent clotting.