Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is correct?
A) Hemophilia is caused by excessive production of factor VIII.
B) Hemophilia is an inherited disorder, is characterized by excessive bleeding, and occurs only in males.
C) Hemophilia is characterized by factor VIII deficit and is passed from asymptomatic fathers to daughters.
D) Hemophilia is generally not an inherited disorder and affects males and females in equal numbers.
Answer: B) Hemophilia is an inherited disorder, is characterized by excessive bleeding, and occurs only in males.
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