In hemolytic anemia, jaundice occurs only when:
A)erythrocytes are destroyed in the spleen.
B)heme destruction exceeds the liver's ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin.
C)the patient has elevations in aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT).
D)the erythrocytes are coated with an immunoglobulin.

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Jaundice (icterus) is present when heme destruction exceeds the liver's ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin.

In Hemolytic Anemia, Jaundice Occurs Only When