Which of the following statements about von Willebrand disease is NOT true?
A. The manifestations of this disease result from a deficiency of a large protein molecule.
B. It is characterized by episodes of hemorrhage in joints and internal organs after minor injury.
C. It is usually transmitted as a Mendelian dominant trait.
D. It is one of the few common hereditary bleeding diseases.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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