Intrahepatic obstructive jaundice is characterized by elevated levels of serum:
A) unconjugated bilirubin only.
B) conjugated bilirubin only.
C) unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin.
D) urobilinemic.

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Intrahepatic obstructive jaundice occurs when there is a problem within the liver preventing bilirubin from being excreted into the bile. This leads to elevated levels of both unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin in the serum. Therefore, choice C is the best option. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the full picture of intrahepatic obstructive jaundice.

Intrahepatic Obstructive Jaundice Is Characterized by Elevated Levels of Serum