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What is bilirubin?
What is bilirubin?
- A molecule that transports iron in the blood
- A form of biliverdin
- A protein found in the spleen
- A byproduct of hemoglobin degradation (correct)
Where is heme primarily degraded?
Where is heme primarily degraded?
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Kidney
- Spleen (correct)
How is bilirubin transported in the blood?
How is bilirubin transported in the blood?
- It is bound to iron for transport
- It is bound to albumin for transport (correct)
- It is bound to hemoglobin for transport
- It is soluble in water and plasma
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