Which coagulation factor deficiency is associated with hemophilia B?
- A) Factor VIII
- B) Factor IX
- C) Factor XI
- D) Factor XII
aanya.bansal Answered question August 31, 2024
The correct answer is B) Factor IX.
Hemophilia B, also known as Christmas disease, is a genetic disorder caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of coagulation Factor IX. Factor IX is a crucial protein that helps form blood clots and stop bleeding. Hemophilia B is less common than hemophilia A (Factor VIII deficiency), but both conditions are characterized by:
– Prolonged bleeding after injury or surgery
– Spontaneous bleeding into joints, muscles, or internal organs
– Easy bruising
aanya.bansal Answered question August 31, 2024