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The component of blood which prevents it...

The component of blood which prevents its coagulation in the blood vessels is

A

haemoglobin

B

plasma

C

thrombin

D

heparin.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Heparin prevents blood coagulation in the blood vessels. It is secreted by mast cells. It is an anticoagulant , blocking conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. Haemoglobin is the blood pigment necessary for oxygen transport. Plasma is the component of blood. Thrombin is the product of blood clothing.
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