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


ANSWER: d

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