It Is True That Vitiligo

question 19

Multiple Choice

It is true that vitiligo

• A) occurs as a result of a genetic lack of melanin production.
• B) is a depigmented patch of skin.
• C) occurs most commonly in light-skinned individuals.
• D) is a warning sign for malignant melanoma.

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Definitions:

Interneurons

Specialized neurons that act as intermediaries, transmitting impulses between other neurons, particularly within the brain and spinal cord.

Efferent

Nerve fibers that carry signals away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles and glands.

Afferent

Refers to the conveyance of sensory information from the peripheral body parts to the central nervous system.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron responsible for conveying information from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system.