How Does the Body Benefit from the Breakdown of Aged

Multiple Choice

How does the body benefit from the breakdown of aged or damaged red blood cells?

A) The byproducts of bilirubin are excreted into the intestine and decrease the digestive process.
B) Globin is released as vitamin K and can be used for clotting.
C) The breakdown increases erythropoiesis, which results in an increase in red blood cells.
D) Globin is converted to amino acids and used as an energy source or for protein building.