'Bile pigments' presentation slideshows

Chapter 23 Digestive System Lecture 11

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TOXICIOLOGY

TOXICIOLOGY. The Liver. Vital functions of Liver. Carbohydrate storage and metabolism. Storage of vitamin A and D. Biosynthesis of glycogen, albumin, globulin, steroids, blood-clotting factors and angiotensinogen. Biotransformation and excretion of xenobiotics. Fat metabolism.

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HUMAN ORGANS OF EXCRETION

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The Excretory System

The Excretory System. Biology 12 Ms. Marcos. Why excrete?. We need to get rid of waste products : CO2 Bile pigments and heme (from blood) Nitrogenous wastes from breakdown of amino acids Ammonia (NH 3 ) is VERY TOXIC NH 3 converted to urea in the liver (less toxic)

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SPHINGOLIPIDS

SPHINGOLIPIDS. Sphingolipids are complex lipids that contain sphingosine rather than glycerol. Two types of sphingolipids exist: Sphingomyelin contains a phosphate and choline group. It is found in the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells.

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The Digestive System

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Urinary System

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Bilirubin Metabolism & Jaundice

Bilirubin Metabolism & Jaundice. Formation of Bilirubin from Heme. Heme is degraded in RE system (esp. liver & spleen) 85% from RBCs 15% from turnover of immature RBCs & cytochromes Heme heme oxygenase biliverdin (green)

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Characteristics of Stool

Characteristics of Stool. Heather Nelson, RN. Stool: Color. Normal: Adult: brown Infant: yellow. Stool: Color. Abnormal: Clay or white: Absence of bile pigment (bile obstruction) or diagnostic study using barium

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