Hyperpigmentation of the Skin and Mucous Membranes Is Associated with a Deficiency

question 10

Multiple Choice

Hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes is associated with a deficiency of ________.

• A) androgen
• B) estrogen
• C) mineralocorticoid
• D) cortisol

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Definitions:

Retroperitoneal Position

Describes the location of certain organs in the body, indicating that they are situated behind the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity.

Metabolic Wastes

Substances produced during the normal operation of the kidneys and excreted through the urine.

Ureters

Muscular tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder, playing a critical role in the urinary system.

Uric Acid

A chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines, high levels of which can lead to gout and other health problems.