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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question
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What happens to worn-out red blood cells in the liver?
Options
A They are stored for later use.
B They are broken down, and part of the hemoglobin is found in bile.
Correct Answer
C They are returned to the bone marrow.
D They are excreted directly by the kidneys.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The liver breaks down worn-out red blood cells, and part of the hemoglobin molecule is found in bile.

Hint

This process produces bile pigments.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: The Excretory System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 610 of 2214
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