Pathology · single question
A patient with ectodermal dysplasia has xerostomia and hypodontia. Another expected feature of this condition is:
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Correct answer: B. Hypohidrosis/anhidrosis (reduced sweating)
- A. Sweating is reduced, not increased.
- B. Correct. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia features reduced sweat glands → heat intolerance, plus sparse hair and missing teeth.
- C. Hair is typically sparse/fine, not thick.
- D. The dental defect is missing teeth (hypodontia), not extra teeth.