Питання 25 з 30 · Biochemistry

A 45-year-old woman came to her physician with complaints of extreme tiredness and weakness. She says that these symptoms lasts for a month already. Within the last 2 weeks she lost 3 kilograms. Objectively, she is tired-looking thin woman. Skin hyperpigmentation is observed in many areas of her body, most prominently on the face, neck, and the backs of her hands (the areas exposed to light). What hormone is producеd in an excess in this patient, most likely causing the hyperpigmentation?

1. A B-Lipotropin
2. B Growth hormone (GH)
3. C Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
4. D Gonadotropins
5. E Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Правильна відповідь: C. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)