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How is bilirubin normally disposed of in the body?
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?
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?
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?
What is the major cause of jaundice?
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Where is bilirubin normally released for disposal?
Where is bilirubin normally released for disposal?
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What is the normal process for bilirubin disposal in the body?
What is the normal process for bilirubin disposal in the body?
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What happens when there is defective liver function?
What happens when there is defective liver function?
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Where is bilirubin normally conjugated in the body?
Where is bilirubin normally conjugated in the body?
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Study Notes
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.
