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Why does urine becomes dark in post hepatic jaundice?
Due to bilirubin buildup in the urine
What would buildup of bile in the liver leading to bile pigments cirulating through the body lead to?
Serum bilirubin
What are the pigments released by the liver in bile called?
From the glossary of medical terms the answer is: BILIRUBIN
What is the color of bilirubin?
The color of Bilirubin is orange Bilirubin is an orange color pigment in the bile
Why are my eyes light yellow?
Light yellow eyes can be a sign of jaundice, which is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that forms when red blood cells break down. Jaundice can be a symptom of liver or gallbladder problems, so it's important to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
What is another name for bile pigment?
Bilirubin
End product of hemoglobin breakdown is?
bilirubin
When was jaundice discovered?
Jaundice is a symptom, often the result of liver failure and a buildup of bilirubin -- a red-yellow salt, in which the skin and sclera appear yellowed. This symptom has been observed for thousands of years.
Pigment produced by the destruction of hemoglobin in the liver is called?
When the erythrocytes are destroyed, haemoglobin breaks down, the heme part of it goes through a series of transformation: Heme → biliverdin (green pigment) biliverdin → bilirubin (orange-yellow pigment) Bilirubin + blood albumin → bound bilirubin (in peripheral blood) Bound bilirubin + glucuronic acid → conjugated bilirubin. (in liver) Conjugated bilirubin + intestinal bacteria → several pigments, including - stercobolin (orange-brown pigment, excreted in feces) and - urobilinogen (reabsorbed into bile/blood, finally excreted in urine)
Can indirect bilirubin be more than total bilirubin?
yes
Is raised bilirubin a sign or a symptom?
Raised bilirubin is a symptom
Total and fractionated bilirubin?
Liver makes bilirubin water soluble for excretion into the urine....get total bilirubin from complete CFP...
