What bleeding and clotting time characteristics are typically observed in individuals with hemophilia?

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Both bleeding time and clotting time are prolongedBoth bleeding time and clotting time are shortenedBleeding time is shortened while clotting time is prolongedBleeding time remains normal but clotting time is extendedBleeding time is extended while clotting time is normal

Explanation

In hemophilia, the bleeding time usually remains within normal limits because platelet function is unaffected, but clotting time is increased due to deficiencies in clotting factors, leading to delayed blood coagulation.