What Happens to the Heme When Hemoglobin Is Broken Down

question 78

Multiple Choice

What happens to the heme when hemoglobin is broken down by the liver and spleen?

• A) It is secreted into bile.
• B) It is broken down to form iron.
• C) It is considered a waste product and removed from the body.
• D) It is broken down to iron and bilirubin.

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Definitions:

Passive Immunity

Passive immunity is the transfer of active humoral immunity in the form of ready-made antibodies, from one individual to another.

Active Immunity

The immunity that occurs when the body is exposed to an antigen and produces its own antibodies in response.

Local Inflammation

Inflammation confined to a specific area of the body. Symptoms include redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding or the escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.