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mp14

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on: Aug 10, 2018

The enzyme that conjugates bilirubin in the hepatocyte is:

A) Microsomal heme oxygenase
B) Biliverdin reductase
C) Glucuronic aminotransferase
D) UDP-glucuronyl transferase
E) Beta-glucuronidase

Question 2

Unconjugated bilirubin circulated in the bloodstream is bound to:

A) Albumin
B) Transferrin
C) Alpha-1 globulin
D) Glucuronic acid
E) Sulfanilic acid

sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Aug 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

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