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What happens to old erythrocytes?
They become rigid and fragile
Where is bilirubin metabolized into urobilinogen?
Intestines
What happens to globin during the fate and destruction of erythrocytes?
It is metabolized into amino acids
How is Hb released into the blood captured?
By haptoglobin
Test your knowledge on the fate and destruction of erythrocytes with this quiz. Explore the process of how old erythrocytes are broken down, how heme and globin are separated, and the fate of bilirubin.
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