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(a)(i)State two reasons why clot formation is important when a blood vessel is cut. (ii)Explain what happens if a clot forms in a blood vessel in...

      

(a)(i)State two reasons why clot formation is important when a blood vessel is cut.
(ii)Explain what happens if a clot forms in a blood vessel in the head.
(b)State two components of the diet that are needed in blood clotting.
(c)Name two proteins that are involved in clot formation.

  

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Seline
(a)(i)Prevents loss of blood that would lead to anaemia.
Prevent entry of microorganisms.
Initiates healing of the wound.
(ii)Blood flow to brain cells is blocked/lack of oxygen/nutrients to brain cells which leads to stroke.
(b)Calcium ions.
Vitamin K
Belan answered the question on February 15, 2019 at 12:25


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