When hemoglobin breaks down, it converts into conjugated bilirubin in the liver and then to ________ in the intestines. It is normally present in the urine in small amounts, but high levels may indicate increased red blood cell destruction or liver disease, and a lack of it in the urine may suggest total bile duct obstruction.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


urobilinogen

Urobilinogen is normally present in the urine in small amounts, but elevated levels may indicate increased blood cell destruction or liver disease.

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A. Two-column B. Three-column C. Four-column D. None of these

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) ?blood cells. B) ?albumins. C) ?lipoproteins. D) ?fibrinogens.

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