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yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis is called? a hepatisis b dive…

Question

yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis is called?
a hepatisis
b diverticular disease
c jaundice
d ascites

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Jaundice is characterized by yellow - discoloration of the skin and sclerae, often due to liver problems like hepatitis which disrupts bilirubin metabolism. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, diverticular disease affects the intestines, and ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.

Answer:

C. Jaundice