Unconjugated or indirect bilirubin is normally found in:

a. Plasma
b. Erythrocytes
c. Urine
d. Intestines


ANS: A
The bilirubin originally released from macrophages after degradation of the protoporphyrin ring is normally found in plasma before conjugation in the liver.

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