Bile pigments are
A)yellow substances synthesized in the gallbladder.
B)formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin in the liver.
C)synthesized in the pancreas.
D)used to break down proteins.

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Bile pigments, specifically bilirubin and biliverdin, are formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin in the liver. They are then excreted into the bile and play a role in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Bile Pigments Are