NCLEX Practice: Bilirubin Metabolism

NCLEX Practice: Bilirubin Metabolism

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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?

<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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