5 Questions
______, also known as icterus, is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and sclera due to high bilirubin levels
Jaundice
Jaundice in ______ is typically a sign indicating the presence of underlying diseases involving abnormal heme metabolism, liver dysfunction, or biliary-tract obstruction
adults
The most commonly associated ______ of jaundice are itchiness, pale feces, and dark urine
symptoms
Normal levels of bilirubin in ______ are below 1.0 mg/dl (17 μmol/L), while levels over 2–3 mg/dl (34–51 μmol/L) typically result in jaundice
blood
High blood bilirubin is divided into two ______ – unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin
types
Study Notes
Jaundice
- Jaundice is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and sclera due to high bilirubin levels, also known as icterus.
Causes of Jaundice
- Jaundice in adults is typically a sign of underlying diseases involving abnormal heme metabolism, liver dysfunction, or biliary-tract obstruction.
Symptoms of Jaundice
- Common symptoms of jaundice include itchiness, pale feces, and dark urine.
Bilirubin Levels
- Normal levels of bilirubin are below 1.0 mg/dl (17 μmol/L).
- Bilirubin levels over 2–3 mg/dl (34–51 μmol/L) typically result in jaundice.
Types of Bilirubin
- High blood bilirubin is divided into two types: unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin.
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