NCLEX Practice: Bilirubin Metabolism
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What is the initial compound derived from the breakdown of aged red blood cells?

  • Heme
  • Globin
  • Bilirubin (correct)
  • Biliverdin
  • Where does unconjugated bilirubin travel to after its formation?

  • Lungs
  • Spleen
  • Liver (correct)
  • Kidneys
  • Which component of the heme molecule is converted into biliverdin?

  • Porphyrin (correct)
  • Iron
  • Globin
  • Heme
  • What gives urine its yellow color?

    <p>Urobilinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the gastrointestinal tract is most urobilinogen reabsorbed into the bloodstream?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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