Clotting functions to prevent blood loss and limit pathogen entry into the bloodstream.
Blood clotting serves two main functions: preventing excessive blood loss and limiting the entry of pathogens into the bloodstream through damaged sites.
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| Back | prevent blood loss, limit pathogenic acces to bloodstream |
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