Bilirubin Flashcards
1
Q
Role of Liver
A
Metabolic Reactions
2
Q
Functions of Liver include
A
Processing/Elimination of Bilirubin
Metabolism of
drugs, alcohol, and hormones.
3
Q
Impaired liver function may be caused by
A
Hepatocellular injury
Cholestasis (reduction or obstruction of bile flow)
Liver Failure
4
Q
What is Cholestasis
A
Reduction or obstruction of bile flow
5
Q
Bilirubin
A
Waste product from breakdown of haemoglobin
6
Q
Life cycle of RBC
A
120 days
7
Q
How are old or damaged RBC’s broken down
A
Reticuloendothelial system
8
Q
What part of a RBC is converted to bilirubin
A
Heme component after iron is removed
9
Q
Is Bilirubin Fat or water soluble?
A
Yellow fat soluble molecule
10
Q
How is Bilirubin transported?
A
To liver via hepatic portal blood system
