How does calcium assist in blood clotting?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Calcium plays a major part in blood clotting or blood coagulation. Increased calcium concentration in platelets helps to activate various proteins that are essential for blood clotting, resulting in a blood clot being formed.

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