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Short note on jaundice ☺

Answer 1

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Jaundice -


This is not disease in itself, but is a sign of abnormal bilirubin metabolism and excretion.


● Jaundice develops when there is an abnormality at some stage in the metabolic sequence.



● Caused by excess haemotolysis of red blood cells with the production of more bilirubin than the liver can deal with the, obstruction to the flow of bile from the liver to the duodenum and abnormal liver function.



● Bilirubin produced from the breakdown of haemoglobin is usually conjugated. The bilirubin is water soluble and can be excreted.




● unConjugated bilirubin is fat soluble and has a toxic effect on the brain cells. Serum bilirubin may rise to 40 to 50 Micromol per litre the yellow colouration of skin and conjunctiva is seen.




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Answer 2

Answer:

we all associate jaundice with yellowness...