When the Liver Malfunctions and There Is an Abnormally Large

question 5

Multiple Choice

When the liver malfunctions and there is an abnormally large amount of bilirubin in the blood it can cause

• A)cirrhosis of the liver.
• B)kidney stones.
• C)gallstones.
• D)the rolling stones.
• E)jaundice.

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