Rank the following phrases associated with the breakdown of red blood cells in t
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Question
Rank the following phrases associated with the breakdown of red blood cells in the correct sequential order.
Rank from earliest to latest. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them.
1.Red blood cells produced by the bone marrow have aged approximately 120 days
2.Bilirubin and other metabolites are excreted through the urine and feces
3.Hemoglobin is converted to bilirubin
4. Red blood cells are delivered to the spleen
1.Red blood cells produced by the bone marrow have aged approximately 120 days
2.Bilirubin and other metabolites are excreted through the urine and feces
3.Hemoglobin is converted to bilirubin
4. Red blood cells are delivered to the spleen
Explanation / Answer
The order is 1, 4, 3 and 2.
The RBCs which have aged are delivered to the spleen, liver or lymph nodes for purging. The hemoglobin is stripped off and is converted to bilirubin and iron. The bilirubin is either reduced to albumin or is excreted from the body.
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