Question

Which one of the following is not the medicinal use of Leech? a) Breaking up blood clot b) decreasing the blood pressure c) Increasing the blood circulation d) controlling the sugar imm​

Answer 1

Answer:

c)Increasing blood circulation.

Answer 2

Increasing the blood circulation is not the medicinal use of Leech.

Explanation:

Breaking up blood clot:

• It should come as no surprise that they can be utilised to treat circulation problems and heart disease.

Decreasing the blood pressure:

• Leech therapy has been demonstrated to help in studies. Leech saliva contains a chemical called Hirudin, which thins the blood and prevents it from clotting.
• Hirudin can help ease the pressure on the heart and circulatory system by thinning the blood, which is common in persons with diabetes.

Increasing the blood circulation:

• They secrete proteins and peptides that thin the blood and help it to clot.
• This boosts circulation while while preventing tissue death. Small, Y-shaped wounds are left behind by the leeches, which normally heal without leaving a scar.

Controlling the sugar imm:

• Diabetic individuals have sugar-laden, viscous (thick) blood, which increases the risk of blood clots. Hirudin aids in the prevention of blood clots...