BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 33, Problem 1CT
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To determine:
The mechanisms of preventing clot formation work during air travel.
Introduction:
During air travel, the passengers can develop clot as the blood circulation slows down to the lower extremities like the legs, which can result in the formation of clot due to improper and blocked circulation.
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Chapter 33 Solutions
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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