Q. Leech secretes, which of the following anticoagulants?

A) Hirudin
B) Heparin
C) Serotonin
D) Histamine
Explanation

Leeches secrete anticoagulant ‘hirudin’ from salivary glands. Hirudin does not allow blood clotting of host.

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