Albinism in Which There Is an Absence of Melanin Pigment

question 75

Multiple Choice

Albinism in which there is an absence of melanin pigment would affect the individual's

• A) color perception.
• B) visual acuity and prevent scattering of light inside the eye.
• C) protection of the optic nerves from damage.
• D) ability to remove wastes from the eye.
• E) total vision, as it always results in blindness.

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Definitions:

DSA

Digital Subtraction Angiography, a type of fluoroscopy technique used in radiology to visualize blood vessels by subtracting a pre-contrast image from subsequent images, after the contrast material has been injected.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the elimination of waste products.

Organization

In a biological context, it refers to the structured and regulated arrangement of living organisms, from cellular components to complex body systems.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, involving growth and development that occurs in an organism over time.