If melanocyte-stimulating hormone were increased, you would expect ____.
A) changes in kidney function for retention of water
B) increase in reproductive or estrus cycles
C) decrease in heat loss from the body surface
D) increase in pigmentation in the skin
E) decrease in milk production in females

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) primarily influences pigmentation of the skin by stimulating melanocytes to produce more melanin, leading to an increase in skin pigmentation.

If Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Were Increased, You Would Expect ____