Question

Haemophilia is characterized by impaired blood clotting due to deficiency of which factors?

Options

• Platelets and fibrinogen

• Factor VIII in Haemophilia A; Factor IX in Haemophilia B

• Prothrombin and thrombin

• Factor V and Factor II

Answer 1

Haemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by impaired blood clotting. Haemophilia A results from Factor VIII deficiency, while Haemophilia B results from Factor IX deficiency. These clotting factors are essential for the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation.