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    Bilirubin is a yellow-green pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. It is processed by the liver and excreted in bile and stool. Bilirubin levels can help diagnose hemolytic diseases and liver conditions, as issues in its metabolism may cause jaundice.

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    Bilirubin is a yellow-green pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. It is processed by the liver and excreted in bile and stool. Bilirubin levels can help diagnose hemolytic diseases and liver conditions, as issues in its metabolism may cause jaundice.

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    Bilirubin Metabolism: Case 3 RPS 2 - Tutor 4

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    Bilirubin is a yellow-green pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. It is processed by the liver and excreted in bile and stool. Bilirubin levels can help diagnose hemolytic diseases and liver conditions, as issues in its metabolism may cause jaundice.

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    Bilirubin Metabolism

    Case 3 RPS 2 | Tutor 4


    Bilirubin

    A normal yellow-to-green pigment of bile derived from


    the porphyrin structure of hemoglobin during the
    breakdown of RBCs.

    Valuable tool for diagnosing both hemolytic blood


    diseases and various types of liver diseases.
    Metabolism
    Metabolism (cont.)
     References: Guyton, Sherwood, McCance, Google Image

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