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Ms. Lee, a 34-year-old female, arrives at the clinic with a deep cut on her arm that is bleeding profusely. The medical team notes that her bleeding is prolonged, and further blood tests are conducted to assess her blood clotting function. What component of blood, necessary for clotting, may be deficient in Ms. Lee's case?