Q. Oxalates and citrates are used as anticoagulants in stored blood because they:
A. Chelate calcium ions
B. Act as competitive inhibitors of vitamin K
C. Potentiate anti-thrombin III
D. Activate heparin
Answer: Chelate calcium ions
A. Chelate calcium ions
B. Act as competitive inhibitors of vitamin K
C. Potentiate anti-thrombin III
D. Activate heparin
Answer: Chelate calcium ions