Question

which of the following could cause a patients indirect bilirubin to increase? a) inflammation of the bile duct b) gallstones c) tumor at the head of the pancreas d) hemolysis

Explanation:

Indirect bilirubin increases when there is excessive breakdown of red - blood cells. Hemolysis is the breakdown of red - blood cells. Inflammation of the bile duct, gallstones, and tumor at the head of the pancreas mainly cause problems with bile flow and affect conjugated (direct) bilirubin rather than indirect bilirubin.

Answer:

d) Hemolysis