When considering hemolytic anemia, which statement is true regarding the occurrence of jaundice?
a. Erythrocytes are destroyed in the spleen.
b. Heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin.
c. The patient has elevations in aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT).
d. The erythrocytes are coated with an immunoglobulin.
Ans: b. Heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin.
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