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What can cause unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
What can cause unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
- Reduced hepatic uptake of bilirubin
- Excessive production of bilirubin (correct)
- Impaired extrahepatic bile flow
- Impaired conjugation of bilirubin
Which mechanism produces predominantly conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Which mechanism produces predominantly conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
- Impaired extrahepatic bile flow (correct)
- Impaired conjugation of bilirubin
- Excessive production of bilirubin
- Reduced hepatic uptake of bilirubin
What is the primary source of normal bilirubin production?
What is the primary source of normal bilirubin production?
- Metabolism in the spleen
- Intestinal absorption
- Breakdown of erythrocytes (correct)
- Synthesis in the liver
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
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What is the primary source of normal bilirubin production?
What is the primary source of normal bilirubin production?
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Where is unconjugated bilirubin tightly complexed?
Where is unconjugated bilirubin tightly complexed?
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What can cause predominantly conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
What can cause predominantly conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
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Where is unconjugated bilirubin tightly complexed?
Where is unconjugated bilirubin tightly complexed?
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What is the function of the liver related to bile?
What is the function of the liver related to bile?
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What does the liver primarily store?
What does the liver primarily store?
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