In hemolytic anemia, the accumulation of _____ causes a jaundiced or yellow-orange appearance in the tissues, urine, and feces.

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Hemolytic anemia is characterized by the breakdown and destruction of red blood cells, leading to the accumulation of bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is normally processed by the liver and excreted in bile. In hemolytic anemia, the liver cannot keep up with the excess bilirubin production, resulting in a yellow-orange appearance of the skin, eyes, urine, and feces.

In Hemolytic Anemia, the Accumulation of _____ Causes a Jaundiced