(B) The statement 'Water soluble bilirubin is toxic to brain cells' is incorrect. In reality,fat-soluble (unconjugated) bilirubin is toxic to brain ce

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Water soluble bilirubin is toxic to brain cells.

(B) The statement 'Water soluble bilirubin is toxic to brain cells' is incorrect. In reality,fat-soluble (unconjugated) bilirubin is toxic to brain cells because it can cross the blood-brain barrier,whereas water-soluble (conjugated) bilirubin is not toxic to brain cells.

Class 11 Biology Digestion and Absorption DISORDERS OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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Choose the $INCORRECT$ statement with respect to Jaundice.

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A
Increased bilirubin level or obstruction in the flow of bile from liver to duodenum.
B
Water soluble bilirubin is toxic to brain cells.
C
Bilirubin is produced from the breakdown of haemoglobin.
D
Supportive care and proper rest are the treatments given to the patient.