Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 6 - The Integumentary System - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 199: 3

Answer

d.jaundice

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Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes resulting from high levels of bilirubin in the blood.Bilirubin can accumulate enough to discolor the skin when diseases such as cancer, hepatitis, and cirrhosis compromise liver function.
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