What is the physiological path of indirect bilirubin produced as a result of red blood cell destruction in HDFN?
A) Indirect bilirubin is transported across the placenta and excreted via maternal kidneys.
B) Indirect bilirubin is conjugated in the fetal liver to direct bilirubin.
C) Indirect bilirubin crosses the placenta and is conjugated in the maternal liver to direct bilirubin.
D) None of the above
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