haematogenous pigments

Question 1

Haemotogenous pigments

Answer 1

those derived from haemoglobin molcules within erythrocytes

Question 2

haemoglobin is composed of

Answer 2

4 globin chains
heme
iron

Question 3

Pigmented products formed during extravascular hemolysi

Answer 3

hemosiderin and bilirubin

Question 4

Main pigmented substance during intravascular hemolysis

Answer 4

haemoglobin

Question 5

Haemosiderin

Answer 5

Made of iron (released from haemoglobin molecule) complexed loosely with protein

Question 6

Haemotoidin

Answer 6

a bright yellow pigment derived from haemosiderin that is mostly deposited in tissues with hemorrhages

Question 7

Hematin

Answer 7

a brown black pigment formed by oxidation of haemoglobin

Question 8

Jaundice

Answer 8

where tissues of the body are abnormally yellow due to high concentration of bilirubin in blood and tissue

Question 9

Pre hepatic jaundice

Answer 9

Occurs when great increase of breakdown of red blood cells

Question 10

Hepatic jaundice

Answer 10

Occurs when there is damage to the liver

Question 11

Post hepatic jaundice (obstructive)

Answer 11

Obstruction in the tiny bile canaliculi that travel between hepatocytes

Question 12

Acholic faeces

Answer 12

pale or white faeces