CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Which one of the following is not the reason for very high load of bilirubin in a newborn?

    A)  Mothers milk contain a high amount of bilirubin

    B)  Insoluble bilirubin in the intestine is reabsorbed by the blood

    C)  Excessive red blood corpuscles in the newborn burst, releasing the bilirubin

    D)  The liver of the newborn is too young to cope up with the heavy load of bilirubin

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In liver, bilirubm is created by the activity of biliverdin reductase on biliverdin, a green tetrapyrolic bile pigment, which is also a product of haeme catabolism. The mothers milk contains immunoglobulin A (IgA), protein, fat, carbohydrates and ash of minerals.


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