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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Vitiligo is described on the slides as a condition causing:
Options
A Excess melanin production — dark patches
B Loss of pigmentation
Correct Answer
C Red/yellow pheomelanin overproduction
D UV-induced skin thickening
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Vitiligo is a condition causing loss of pigmentation. It results from the destruction of melanocytes, leading to white patches on the skin.

Hint

This autoimmune condition results in patches of depigmented skin.

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