Which of the following terms refers to paleness of the skin such as seen in patients with shock or anemia?
A)hirsutism
B)pallor
C)jaundice
D)androgenic alopecia
E)erythema

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Pallor refers to paleness of the skin, which can be seen in patients with shock or anemia. Hirsutism refers to excessive hair growth, jaundice refers to yellowing of the skin and sclera due to excess bilirubin, androgenic alopecia refers to male-pattern baldness, and erythema refers to redness of the skin.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to Paleness of the Skin