Jaundice and Liver Function Quiz

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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

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

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

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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.