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kaid0807

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What are naturally occurring anticoagulants? What is their role?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is an exotoxin?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Naturally occurring anticoagulants are part of the coagulation system that hinders or prevents coagulation. They are an important part of the checks and balances of the coagulation system so that the coagulation cascade can be reigned in and/or stopped.

Answer to Question 2

A toxic substance produced by bacteria that is released into the environment and is injurious to the host (apart from the damage done by the infection itself).


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