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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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(a)(i)Prevents loss of blood/dehydration.
Prevents excessive loss of body fluids/prevents loss of blood cells and body.
(ii)Nutrients; Prevents entry of micro-organisms;stroke/blood flow to brain cells is blocked;lack of oxygen nutrients for the brain cells.
(b)Calcium ions;vitamin K.
(c)Fibrinogen; prothrombin;enzymes; thrombokinase.

Belan answered the question on March 10, 2019 at 08:58

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