Multiple choice general knowledge

What are the spots on a newborn’s skin called?

  1. Chinese Spots

  2. Mongolian Spots

  3. Jamaican Spots

  4. American Spots
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mongolian spots are congenital dermal melanocytosis - blue-gray birthmarks commonly found on newborns, particularly in darker-skinned populations. They are harmless and typically fade within a few years. The other geographic names are not associated with this condition.

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