MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Transportation in Humans

Heparin is fo...

Question

Heparin is formed by.

A

Liver cells

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

Plasma cells

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Blood cells

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Spleen cells

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Liver cells
Heparin is a naturally occuring anticoagulant which is synthesised in Liver as well as blood cells such as basophils and mast cells. Heparin prevents the formation of blood clots and extension of existing blood clots within the blood.
So, the correct answer is 'Both A and C'.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Urea is formed in liver cells from

Q. Assertion :After drinking, alcohol is changed into glucose in liver. Reason: Liver cells are able to form glucose from alcohol by reverse fermentation.

Q. Heparin present normally in blood is formed by

Q. Number of cryptomerozoites formed in one liver cell is _____________.

Q. Assertion :Liver is the largest gland of the body. The hepatic lobules are the structural and functional units of liver containing hepatic cells arranged in the form of cords. Reason: Each lobule of the liver is covered by a thin connective tissue sheath called the Glisson's capsule. The bile is secreted by hepatic cells.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Transportation in Human Beings_video tackle

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Transportation in Humans

Standard X Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon