What Is the Physiological Path of Indirect Bilirubin Produced as a Result

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the physiological path of indirect bilirubin produced as a result of red blood cell destruction in HDFN?

• A) Indirect bilirubin is transported across the placenta and excreted via maternal kidneys.
• B) Indirect bilirubin is conjugated in the fetal liver to direct bilirubin.
• C) Indirect bilirubin crosses the placenta and is conjugated in the maternal liver to direct bilirubin.
• D) None of the above

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