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.
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