Elevation of serum bilirubin is also affected by the rate of excretion. In a newborn, excretion of bilirubin is complicated by
A) Decreased transit time in the intestines
B) Decreased enterohepatic circulation time
C) Decreased glomerular filtration rate
D) Decreased transit time in the intestines and decreased enterohepatic circulation time

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The rate of bilirubin excretion is slowed by decreased transit time through a newborn's intestines as well as the decreased enterohepatic circulation time.

Elevation of Serum Bilirubin Is Also Affected by the Rate