Heparin prevents blood clotting by

A) interfering with the formation of thrombin and fibrinogen.
B) depleting the blood of platelets.
C) inhibiting the formation of prothrombin activator and the action of thrombin on
fibrinogen.
D) binding to calcium ions.


C

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