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Bile pigments:

  • A. Are derived from globin portion of hemoglobin.
  • B. Help in fat digestion and absorption.
  • C. Are conjugated in the liver mainly with sulphate.
  • D. Their level increases in blood in liver disease.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because bile pigments, such as bilirubin, increase in the blood in liver disease due to impaired liver function. Bilirubin is a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells and is normally processed by the liver. Elevated levels of bile pigments in the blood are a common indicator of liver dysfunction.
Choice A is incorrect because bile pigments are derived from heme, not the globin portion of hemoglobin.
Choice B is incorrect because bile pigments aid in the emulsification of fats but do not directly help in fat digestion and absorption.
Choice C is incorrect as bile pigments are conjugated with glucuronic acid, not sulphate, in the liver.