Anti-coagulants: Those substances that do not allow blood to coagulate by preventing or postponing it. Taken as medicines, given to the people who have high risk of getting clot. Minimize the chance of facing serious situations of heart attack and strokes. Also called blood thinners. Are of three types: A) Anticoagulants in blood clotting prevention … Read more
The blood clots or coagulates within 2-6 minutes if it gets collected in a tube. It changes into semisolid jelly. This phenomenon is called coagulation or clotting. When skin or any other body part is cut, the blood flows out. But it quickly clots and thus stops the blood oozing out. It is called blood … Read more
Vitamins Function Deficiency A(retinol) Rhodopsin synthesis, normal health of epithelial cells, and bone and tooth growth. Rhodopsin deficiency, night blindness, retarded growth, skin disorders, and increased infection risks. B1(thiamine) Involved in carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, necessary for appetite and good health, aids in normal functioning of nervous system. Beriberi- muscle weakness, neuritis and … Read more