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A 46-year-old female is scheduled for a maxillofacial surgery. It is known that the patient is prone to high blood coagulation. What natural anticoagulant can be used to prevent blood clotting?

Answer options

  1. None of the above-listed substances
  2. Heparin
  3. Sodium citrate
  4. Fibrinolysin
  5. Hirudin
Correct answer

Heparin

Explanation

Heparin is an anticoagulant.

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