Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Platelet inhibitors
What Platelet inhibitors means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Platelet inhibitors
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Make platelets less sticky, reducing clot formation in narrowed arteries, but also increase bleeding risk.
Topics that use Platelet inhibitors
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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