Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is most accurate?

A) Hemophilia is a hereditary abnormality of the platelets.
B) Hemophilia is a hereditary lack of certain proteins needed in the clotting cascade.
C) Hemophilia is a hereditary disease that causes fibrin clots to dissolve prematurely.
D) Hemophilia is a hereditary disease in which the body is unable to produce vitamin K.


B

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Bile acids are synthesized in the liver from which lipid?

A. Triglycerides B. Cholesterol C. Fatty acids D. Phospholipids

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Which of the following reduces the exposed silver bromide crystals?

fixer wetting agent cutting developer

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Does adding weight affect contraction strength? If so, explain why.

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