GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

DERMIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the condition called when your skin is a yellowish tint?
A
Jaundice
B
Albino
C
Cyanosis
D
Erythema
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jaundice is a yellow color of the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes. The yellow coloring comes from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. Jaundice can be a symptom of several health problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yellowish skin is usually caused by jaundice. This condition happens when there is a high level of bilirubin in the blood. Jaundice can be a sign of a serious condition, such as liver disease. Bilirubin is a yellowish compound formed when old or damaged red blood cells break down.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jaundice (JAWN-dis) is when the skin turns yellow. It is caused by having too much of a chemical called bilirubin (bil-ih-RU-bin) in the body. Bilirubin comes from the normal breakdown of red blood cells. It is changed in the liver to a form that can leave the body in your stool.

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