Which of the following events occurs when erythrocytes are destroyed?

A. Urine output increases.
B. Bile is manufactured by the gallbladder.
C. Heme is transported by transferrin to the liver.
D. The globin portion of the molecule is broken down into amino acids.
E. Iron is secreted into the bile.


Answer: D

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