Which of the following are mechanisms which prevent clotting under normal circumstances? Select all that apply.   platelets are not released into the bloodstream until needed heparin and anti-thrombin circulate in the bloodstream vessels are coated

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Which of the following are mechanisms which prevent clotting under normal circumstances? Select all that apply.
 
platelets are not released into the bloodstream until needed
heparin and anti-thrombin circulate in the bloodstream
vessels are coated with prostacyclin which repels platelets
clotting enzymes are not released into the bloodstream until needed
rapid blood flow
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Blood clotting is a complex phenomena which usually occurs when due to any reason blood vessels are broken. Under normal circumstances blood clotting does not occur. 

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