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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 15. Body Fluids and Circulation

Which of the following prevents the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in an undamaged blood vessel?

  1. A Thromboplastin
  2. B Fibrinogen
  3. C Heparin
  4. D Calcium ions
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(C) Heparin

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(C) Heparin,
Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in an undamaged blood vessel. This ction prevents clot formation by blocking the thrombin-mediated conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin, thus maintaining blood flow in undamaged vessels.