What retains its function in red blood cells after differentiation?
Their membranes
What happens to the rest of the heme group after iron is removed?
It is converted to bilirubin
What gives plasma its characteristic straw color?
Bilirubin
What does the liver use bilirubin for?
To form bile
What is the role of phagocytes in the destruction of red blood cells?
To remove and destroy them
What happens to the iron from the heme group that is transferred to the bone marrow?
It is used in the production of new hemoglobin
What is the function of bile formed by the liver?
To help with the digestion of fats