The tissues turning yellow (jaundice)is due to the accumulation of
A)cholesterol.
B)bile pigments.
C)carotene.
D)hemoglobin A.

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Jaundice is caused by the buildup of bilirubin, a yellow-orange pigment that is formed during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When the liver cannot process bilirubin properly, it accumulates in the blood and causes a yellowing of the skin and tissues.

The Tissues Turning Yellow (Jaundice)is Due to the Accumulation of