Morphogens can be:

Transcription factors

Paracrine factors

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Vitamin K, is a necessary cofactor for the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glutamic acid residues to γ-carboxyglutamic acid residues

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Anticoagulants dicumarol and warfarin inhibit the action of vitamin K.

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In vivo, a plasma Ca 2+ level low enough to interfere with blood clotting is incompatible with life. In vitro, clotting can be prevented if Ca 2+ is removed from the blood by the addition of substances such as oxalates or chelating agents.

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The heart consists of two kinds of muscle cells: 

Contractile cells 

Conducting cells

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Contractile cells constitute the majority of atrial & ventricular tissues.

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Conducting cells constitute tissues of the SA node, the atrial internodal tracts, the AV node, the bundle of His, & the Purkinje system.