Jaundice indicates that bile has backed up into the ________ rather than entering the small intestine.

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Jaundice occurs when bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells, builds up in the bloodstream and causes a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. This happens when the liver is unable to process and excrete bilirubin effectively. In cases of jaundice, bile is not entering the small intestine as it should, which is a function of the liver. Therefore, the correct answer is B) liver.

Jaundice Indicates That Bile Has Backed Up into the ________