Question

    Which condition, also known as icterus, causes a

    yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes?
    A Ichthyosis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jaundice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Eczema Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pemphigus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Jaundice, also known as icterus, is the condition that causes a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. This yellow discoloration is due to a buildup of bilirubin, a yellow pigment in the blood. 

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