18 Questions
In the sequence of actions for hepatic jaundice, what is the first step?
Damage to hepatocytes
Which type of hypomelanosis is characterized by a complete absence of melanin?
Albinism
Which type of jaundice is characterized by obstruction of the bile ducts?
Subhepatic
What is the final stage in the sequence of stages of lipofuscin formation?
Appearance of mature lipofuscin
Which endogenous pigment arises from the prosthetic part of hemoglobin under the influence of malaria plasmodium?
Hemomelanin
In the context of skin hyperpigmentation, what does it mean if a brown pigment does not give a Prussian blue reaction?
The pigment contains iron
What is the correct correspondence in endogenous pigments related to fat metabolism?
(A) Hemoglobinogenic - (B) Lipidogenic - (C) Proteinogenic
In Addison's disease, which gland and what pigment are associated with skin hyperpigmentation?
Adrenal glands, melanin
What is the term for the general hereditary deficiency of melanin production?
Albinism
Which pigments are considered hemoglobinogenic?
Hemosiderin, bilirubin
What process leads to the development of general hemosiderosis?
Extravascular hemolysis of red blood cells
In which cells are mature melanin granules determined?
Keratinocytes
What is the widely distributed proteinogenic black pigment called?
Melanin
Which disease is characterized by acquired focal depigmentation of the skin based on vegetative and endocrine disorders?
Vitiligo
What is the essence of Mongolian spots?
Ectopic melanoblasts, heredity
Is the yellowish color of the central area of a bruise that has existed for about a week caused by:
Hematoidin
What are the consequences of kernicterus in children?
Die from bilirubin encephalopathy
What is jaundice?
Yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels
Test your knowledge on various skin diseases and conditions such as Addison's disease, albinism, melanoma, and more. Identify the correct names of different cells and understand the consequences of certain conditions like kernicterus in children.
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