When Erythrocytes Are Destroyed,which of the Following Events Occurs

question 45

Multiple Choice

When erythrocytes are destroyed,which of the following events occurs?

• A)Urine output increases.
• B)Iron is secreted into the bile.
• C)Heme is transported by transferrin to the liver.
• D)The globin portion of the molecule is broken down into amino acids.
• E)Bile is manufactured by the gall bladder.

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Definitions:

Arterial Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the percentage of hemoglobin binding sites in the bloodstream occupied by oxygen.

Respiratory Rate

This is the number of breaths taken per minute and is an important vital sign in assessing a person's respiratory health.

Hypoxia

A condition where the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level, which can cause various health risks.

Bluish Discoloration

A change in skin color to a blue or purple shade, typically due to poor oxygenation of the blood, known medically as cyanosis.