ABSTRACT
Answer 2 The sclerae of the eyes are typically the first part of the body to exhibit discernible jaundice.
Question 3 What is the source of the pigment in jaundice?
Answer 3 The bilirubin that causes the yellow pigmentation in jaundice is a breakdown product of haem and is therefore mainly derived from haemoglobin in erythrocytes; a smaller amount is generated by the degradation of myoglobin.
