Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, resulting in increased bleeding and difficulty in stopping bleeding at the site of a wound or injury. Red blood cell rupturing is not associated with hemophilia (A). Hemophilia also does not involve the overall study of blood (B) or the process of withdrawing blood (D). Hemophilia has no effect on blood viscosity (E).

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Hemophilia Is ____

Question 35

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Hemophilia is ____.

A) the rupturing of red blood cells, which releases hemoglobin that can cause kidney failure
B) the study of blood
C) a disorder in which the blood does not coagulate at a wound or puncture site
D) the insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood
E) a disorder in which the blood is thicker than normal, resulting in slow collection times

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