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ZoologyBody Fluids and CirculationBlood and CoagulationMedium2 minPYQ_2010
ZoologyMediumsingle choice

Heparin is synthesised in

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Heparinis a proteoglycan. It is an anticoagulant. Heparin prevents coagulation of blood in blood vessels, ie, in vivo condition. It is mainly synthesised inliverand in small amount from mast cells of connective tissues. Other anticoagulants are sodium citrate and EDTA. They inhibit blood coagulation outside blood vessels, ie, in vitro condition like blood banks.

Stream:JIPMERSubject:ZoologyTopic:Body Fluids and CirculationSubtopic:Blood and Coagulation
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