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- Meaning of Clotting of Blood
- Steps in Clotting
Clotting of blood is a complex mechanism which serves as a protective function of blood. Clotting prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
Steps in Clotting:
- Blood clotting begins with the release of an enzyme, thromboplastin, also known as thrombokinase, from platelets, when a blood vessel is damaged and exposed to air.
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