An agent that works against the formation of blood clots is an:
A) antibody.
B) anticoagulant.
C) antigen.
D) antihemorrhagic.
B
Explanation:
A) An antibody is produced by the immune system to counteract antigens.
B) Correct.
C) An antigen is a foreign protein that stimulates the immune response.
D) An antihemorrhagic is an agent that reduces or stops bleeding.
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