Human Health And Disease Question 152
Question: ‘Haemophilia’ disease is caused due to lack of
[BHU 1988]
Options:
A) ADH
B) STH
C) AHF
D) ACTH
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Factor VIII is an essential blood clotting protein, also known as anti-hemophilic factor or AHF. Defects in this gene result in hemophilia, a recessive X-linked coagulation disorder. ADH is an antidiuretic hormone, STH is Somatotropin or growth hormone, while ACTH is an adrenocorticotropic hormone. Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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