In Newborns, Excess Bilirubin Is Deposited in the Tissues, Producing

question 7

Multiple Choice

In newborns, excess bilirubin is deposited in the tissues, producing _________.

• A)cyanosis
• B)jaundice
• C)hepatitis
• D)cirrhosis
• E)erythrosis

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Definitions:

Pericardial Cavity

Space within the mediastinum in which the heart is located.

Pulmonary Circulation

The portion of the cardiovascular system that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

Fibrous Pericardium

The tough, fibrous outer layer of the pericardium that provides mechanical protection and stabilization to the heart.

Parietal Pericardium

Serous membrane lining the fibrous portion of the pericardial sac.