Q52 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (22 April Shift 1) · Biology
Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of jaundice?
- AYellowness of conjunctiva of the eyes and skin.
- Correct answerBInadequate fluid intake.
- CWhite stool.
- DIncreased level of serum bilirubin.
Solution
Jaundice is a medical condition characterized by the yellowing of the skin and the conjunctiva of the eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia).
Common symptoms and signs of jaundice include:
1. Yellowness of the conjunctiva of the eyes and skin.
2. Increased level of serum bilirubin.
3. Pale or white stool (especially in obstructive jaundice due to the absence of stercobilin).
4. Dark-colored urine.
Inadequate fluid intake is not a symptom of jaundice; rather, it is a dietary habit that can lead to dehydration.
Answer: Inadequate fluid intake.
Common symptoms and signs of jaundice include:
1. Yellowness of the conjunctiva of the eyes and skin.
2. Increased level of serum bilirubin.
3. Pale or white stool (especially in obstructive jaundice due to the absence of stercobilin).
4. Dark-colored urine.
Inadequate fluid intake is not a symptom of jaundice; rather, it is a dietary habit that can lead to dehydration.
Answer: Inadequate fluid intake.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.