Questions and Answers
What is the initial compound derived from the breakdown of aged red blood cells?
Bilirubin
Where does unconjugated bilirubin travel to after its formation?
Liver
Which component of the heme molecule is converted into biliverdin?
Porphyrin
What gives urine its yellow color?
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Where in the gastrointestinal tract is most urobilinogen reabsorbed into the bloodstream?
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