The kidneys convert some of the bilirubin from hemoglobin breakdown to ________,a
Yellow pigment.
A)urobilinogen
B)bile
C)stercobilin
D)urobilin
E)albumin

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The kidneys convert some of the bilirubin from hemoglobin breakdown to urobilin, which gives urine its yellow color. This is not to be confused with urobilinogen, which is a colorless byproduct of bilirubin breakdown that can be converted to other pigments such as urobilin or stercobilin. Bile is produced in the liver and assists in fat digestion, but it may contain bilirubin as a waste product. Stercobilin is a brown pigment derived from the breakdown of bilirubin that colors feces. Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that helps regulate blood volume and transport substances such as hormones and drugs.

The Kidneys Convert Some of the Bilirubin from Hemoglobin Breakdown