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Jaundice and Liver Function Quiz

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How is bilirubin normally disposed of in the body?

Conjugated with glucuronic acid in the liver and disposed of via the bile (correct)

Deposited in tissues especially the whites of the eyes and skin

Released into the blood rather than bile

Accumulated in the liver and spleen

What is the main cause of jaundice?

Accumulation of bile pigments in the blood and tissues (correct)

Defective liver function

Inability to dispose of bilirubin via the bile

Red blood cell destruction in the spleen

What happens in the presence of defective liver function?

Reduced accumulation of bile pigments in the blood

Impaired ability to remove bilirubin from the blood and conjugate it with glucuronic acid (correct)

Increased deposition of bilirubin in the liver

Enhanced ability to dispose of bilirubin via the bile

What is the major cause of jaundice?

Impaired liver function and bilirubin disposal Signup and view all the answers

Where is bilirubin normally released for disposal?

Bile Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal process for bilirubin disposal in the body?

Conjugation with glucuronic acid in the liver Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is defective liver function?

Impaired removal of bilirubin from the blood Signup and view all the answers

Where is bilirubin normally conjugated in the body?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

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Bilirubin Disposal and Jaundice

Bilirubin is normally disposed of through the liver, where it is conjugated and released into the bile for excretion.
The main cause of jaundice is the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood, which can occur due to various factors.
In the presence of defective liver function, bilirubin builds up in the bloodstream, leading to jaundice.
Defective liver function is the major cause of jaundice, as it impairs the liver's ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin.
Bilirubin is normally released for disposal into the bile, which then enters the intestines and is excreted in the feces.
The normal process for bilirubin disposal in the body involves the liver conjugating bilirubin, which is then released into the bile for excretion.
When there is defective liver function, bilirubin accumulates in the bloodstream, leading to jaundice.
Bilirubin is normally conjugated in the liver, where it is converted into a water-soluble form that can be excreted.

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Test your knowledge of jaundice and liver function with this quiz. Identify the reasons behind a patient's jaundice and understand the role of the liver in bilirubin disposal.