Questions: Which can be a cause of pallor?
Cold temperatures
Liver malfunctions
Bacterial infection
Increased blood supply
Transcript text: Which can be a cause of pallor?
Cold temperatures
Liver malfunctions
Bacterial infection
Increased blood supply
Solution
The answer is the first one: Cold temperatures.
Explanation for each option:
Cold temperatures: Correct. Cold temperatures can cause pallor because they lead to vasoconstriction, which reduces blood flow to the skin, making it appear paler.
Liver malfunctions: Incorrect. Liver malfunctions typically cause jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin, rather than pallor.
Bacterial infection: Incorrect. While some infections can cause pallor due to anemia or other systemic effects, bacterial infections are not a direct cause of pallor.
Increased blood supply: Incorrect. Increased blood supply would generally cause redness or flushing, not pallor.
In summary, cold temperatures can lead to pallor due to reduced blood flow to the skin.