MasteryExams
General Science • BiologyMedium

Which blood clotting factor is also known as Antihemophilic Factor and is deficient in individuals suffering from Hemophilia A?

A. Factor VII
B. Factor VIII✓ Correct Answer
C. Factor IX
D. Factor X

💡 Solution & Explanation

Factor VIII is commonly known as the Antihemophilic Factor, and its genetic deficiency or structural impairment directly causes Hemophilia A, an inherited X-linked recessive bleeding disorder. Other factors like Factor IX are associated with different conditions such as Hemophilia B or Christmas disease. Blood coagulation pathways rely on a cascade of multiple plasma proteins interacting sequentially to form stable fibrin clots.

🚩 Report a problem