How Much Do You Really Know About Your Liver?

What colour do your skin and eyes turn when your liver cannot process bilirubin properly?

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What colour do your skin and eyes turn when your liver cannot process bilirubin properly?
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Jaundice — the yellowing of skin and the whites of the eyes — occurs when bilirubin (a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown) builds up in the blood. A healthy liver converts and excretes bilirubin through bile. Jaundice is often an early visible warning sign of liver disease.

What colour do your skin and eyes turn when your liver cannot process bilirubin properly?

Pale/ashy
Yellow (jaundice)
Grey
Deep red/flushed
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