Question

question 11 (mandatory) (1 point)
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a 32 year old female patient presents with high bilirubin in her urine. this is likely what type of bilirubin?
a) unconjugated
b) conjugated
c) stercobilinogen
d) urobilnogen

Explanation:

Conjugated bilirubin is water - soluble. Unconjugated bilirubin is bound to albumin and is not water - soluble. Stercobilinogen is a product of bilirubin metabolism in the intestine. Urobilinogen is also a metabolite. Since conjugated bilirubin is water - soluble, it can be excreted in urine.

Answer:

B. Conjugated