_____ is a hereditary bleeding disease resulting from a deficiency of clotting factors.
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
B) Temporal arteritis
C) Hemophilia
D) Leukemia

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Classic hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder resulting from deficiency of clotting factors. An X-linked genetic disorder in males, hemophilia is transmitted by the asymptomatic carrier mother to her son. Factor VIII, a clotting factor in the intrinsic clotting cascade, is functionally inactive. Any minor trauma can initiate a bleeding episode (see Figure 10-62).

_____ Is a Hereditary Bleeding Disease Resulting from a Deficiency