VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Bleeding due to a cut can be stopped by applying ferric chloride solution in the laboratory. This is due to

    A) co-agulation of negatively charged blood particles by \[\text{F}{{\text{e}}^{\text{3+}}}\] ions

    B) co-agulation of positively charged blood particles by\[\text{C}{{\text{l}}^{-}}\] ions

    C) reaction taking place between ferric ions and the haemoglobin forming a complex

    D) common element, iron, in both \[\text{FeC}{{\text{l}}_{\text{3}}}\] and haemoglobin

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Bleeding due to cut can be stopped by applying \[\text{FeC}{{\text{l}}_{\text{3}}}\]or alum solution. This is due to coagulation of negatively charged colloidal blood particles (albuminoid substance) by positively charged \[\text{F}{{\text{e}}^{\text{3+}}}\]ions. These substances are used as styptic (which check the flow of blood).


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