If bile ducts are blocked,

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When bile ducts are blocked, the flow of bilirubin from the liver to the intestines is disrupted. This results in an increase in the amount of bilirubin in the plasma, which is seen as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) due to the accumulation of bilirubin in these tissues. Hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) may also contribute to elevated levels of bilirubin, but it is not directly related to blocked bile ducts. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it includes both more bilirubin in the plasma (due to blocked bile ducts) and bilirubin appearing in the skin and eyes.

If Bile Ducts Are Blocked