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Why blood does not coagulate within the body in normal health?

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Blood does not coagulate within the body in normal health because of the following reasons. (i)Within the body is always in motion/speed flow.(ii) Platelets do not rupture due to smoothness of the inner endothelial blood vessels. (iii) Presence of natural anticoagulant (Heparin) in the body.
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