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Fibrinogen is a clotting factor present in blood plasma. But our blood does not clot in the blood vessels. This is because of the anticoagulant present in the blood called_______

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Suberin

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Myosin

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Heparin

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Albumin

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Solution

The correct option is C
Heparin

Anticoagulants are chemical substances that prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. Heparin is the natural anticoagulant present in our body. For blood-related disorders, anticoagulants are used in therapy.

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The clotting factor in plasma is fibrinogen but we do not have clots in our blood vessels as we have a natural anticoagulant called:

Choose the correct option regarding the statements.

1. Plasma constitutes 45% of blood.

2. Albumin is plasma protein involved in osmotic balance.

3. Blood clotting factors are present in blood.

4. Plasma without clotting factors is serum.

5. Minerals are not found in blood.

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(1) Plasma constitutes 45% of the human blood.
(2) Albumin is a plasma protein, which helps in osmotic balance.
(3) Factors responsible for the blood clotting process are present in the blood.
(4) Plasma without clotting factors is called serum.
(5) Minerals are not generally found in blood.

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(ii)Coagulation in blood vessel is prevented during normal condition by heparin.
(iii)Clotting of blood involves changes of fibrinogen to fibrin by thrombin.
(iv)Blood clotting involves cascading process involving a number of factors present always in the active form.

Q. Very short answer type.
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