Human Anatomy-MasteringA&P Access
Human Anatomy-MasteringA&P Access
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ISBN: 9780321905604
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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The function of the clotting reactions in the blood.

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Blood vessels like veins, arteries, and capillaries carry blood to different parts of the body. When a blood vessel is damaged by an injury, blood oozes out of the body. In order to prevent the loss of blood from damaged blood vessels, blood contains clotting factors.

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