Q.

The sclerae of the eyes of a person are yellow. Select the option that identifies the name of the disorder and the cause.

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a

Glaucoma – Drainage of aqueous humour is blocked

b

Conjunctivitis – Inflammation of epithelium of the cornea

c

Jaundice – Liver function is affected

d

Cataract – Aging of the eye lens

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Bilirubin is an orange-yellow pigment formed by the breakdown of the haeme portion of haemoglobin. Normally, it is excreted by the liver along with bile into the intestine. If liver function is affected, blood bilirubin levels increase. This causes sclerae to appear yellowish.

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