Question
Biology Question on Common Diseases in Human Beings
The blood does not clot inside the body because of
A
oxygenation of blood
B
movement of blood
C
presence of heparin in blood
D
absence of fibrinogen in blood
Answer
presence of heparin in blood
Explanation
Solution
Heparin is a glycosaminoglycan with anticoagulant properties, which is produced by basophils and mast cells. It does not allow blood to clot inside blood vessels.