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The document discusses the factors that prevent intravascular coagulation. There are three main factors: 1) Endothelial surface factors like the smoothness and glycocalyx layer of endothelial cells, which provide a barrier between blood and tissues. 2) The speed of blood flow, as higher speeds prevent clot formation. 3) The presence of natural anticoagulants like heparin and antithrombin-III, which inactivate thrombin and other clotting factors. The endothelial cells also secrete substances like prostacyclin and nitric oxide that prevent clotting.









