How does phototherapy reduce the blood bilirubin level?

a. Conjugates bilirubin in the liver to a form that can be excreted in the urine
b. Conjugates bilirubin in the skin to a form that can be excreted in the bile
c. Converts unconjugated bilirubin in the skin to a form that can be excreted by the lungs
d. Converts unconjugated bilirubin in the skin to a form that can be excreted in the urine


Answer: d

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