Bilirubin Flashcards
1
Q
What breaks down heme
A
Heme oxygenate
2
Q
What is uncojugated bilirubin
A
Free
Highly hydrophobic
Absorbed by hepatocytes
Bound to albumin
3
Q
Conjugated bilirubin
A
Secreted in bile
Hydrophilic
4
Q
What causes icterus
A
Increased (usually uncojugated) bilirubin
Hemolysis
Impaired uptake/excretion of bilirubin
5
Q
What is bilirubin
A
Orange red pigment
Hemoglobin breakdowns
Makes things yellow
