In Which of the Following Situations Would You Expect the Blood

Question

In which of the following situations would you expect the blood level of bilirubin to be elevated?
A) during coagulation
B) an alcoholic with a damaged liver
C) iron-deficient diet
D) low hematocrit
E) low blood volume

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin is a byproduct of heme breakdown, which occurs mainly in the liver. A damaged liver can result in impaired bilirubin metabolism, leading to elevated blood levels of bilirubin.