Consumption of platelets associated with widespread hemorrhages is a feature of:
A) Hemophilia A
B) Hemophilia B
C) Aplastic anemia
D) Leukemia
E) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is characterized by the consumption of platelets and clotting factors, leading to widespread hemorrhages throughout the body. Hemophilia A and B are disorders of clotting factors, but do not directly result in consumption of platelets. Aplastic anemia is a disorder of low platelet and red blood cell production, but does not usually result in widespread hemorrhages. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells and can result in low platelet counts, but again, this does not necessarily lead to widespread hemorrhages.

Consumption of Platelets Associated with Widespread Hemorrhages Is a Feature