Changes in the color of skin are often an indication of a homeostatic imbalance. Which of the following would indicate a liver disease such as hepatitis resulting in elevated bilirubin?
A) Black-and-blue marks become evident for no apparent cause.
B) The skin takes on a bronze or metallic appearance.
C) The skin and sclera of the eyes appears to have an abnormal, yellowish tint.
D) It is impossible to suggest Addison's disease from an inspection of a person's skin.

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Elevated bilirubin resulting from liver disease such as hepatitis can lead to a condition called jaundice, which results in a yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes. Black-and-blue marks (bruises) would not be a specific indicator of liver disease, and a bronze or metallic appearance of the skin would be more indicative of a condition called hemochromatosis. Addison's disease, a disorder of the adrenal gland, is not related to changes in skin color.

Changes in the Color of Skin Are Often an Indication