Multiple choice

A couple got blessed with a baby boy. But unfortunately, the baby fell victim of physiological jaundice. Which of the following is the major contributor to the development of physiological jaundice?

  1. Breastfeeding

  2. Decreased hepatic bilirubin excretion

  3. Immature hepatic enzymes

  4. Enterohepatic circulation

  5. Increased bilirubin production

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The major cause of physiological jaundice is increased bilirubin production due to increased haemoglobin levels at birth and a shortened red cell lifespan.