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What is the initial compound derived from the breakdown of aged red blood cells?
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?
Where does unconjugated bilirubin travel to after its formation?
- Lungs
- Spleen
- Liver (correct)
- Kidneys
Which component of the heme molecule is converted into biliverdin?
Which component of the heme molecule is converted into biliverdin?
- Porphyrin (correct)
- Iron
- Globin
- Heme
What gives urine its yellow color?
What gives urine its yellow color?
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Where in the gastrointestinal tract is most urobilinogen reabsorbed into the bloodstream?
Where in the gastrointestinal tract is most urobilinogen reabsorbed into the bloodstream?
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