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Breaking up old erythrocytes (red blood cells) primarily occurs in the spleen and liver, where macrophages engulf and degrade the cells. The heme portion of hemoglobin is converted into bilirubin, which is then processed by the liver for excretion in bile. The iron from hemoglobin is recycled and stored in the body or reused for new red blood cell production. The cellular remains are ultimately disposed of through the body's waste systems.

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