Occupational therapists work with seniors in different settings including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, adult day care centers and community senior centers.A therapist always begins with an evaluation to determine what difficulties a person might be having that interfere with independence.egardless of the patientâs stage of Alzheimerâs disease-occupational therapists are a great resource for caregivers who want to learn how to interact with and enjoy activities with a loved one. Written by occupational therapist Barbara Smith.
Excretion and the liver Excretion in mammals Excretion is the removal of potentially harmful or toxic substances from the body. These substances are usually waste materials produced by complex chemical reactions taking place in living cells. Enzymes catalyse the reactions.
The liver and bile. Producing bile and detoxification are the important digestion-related roles that the liver plays. Bile is a bitter-to-taste fluid that is produced in the liver. It ranges in color from yellowish-green to dark brown.It is composed of water, bile salts, bilirubin cholesterol, and inorganic salts.Bile plays an important role in the digestion and absorption of lipids and also fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Waste products such as bilirubin are eliminated from the body via bile.Bilirubin is produced during the recycling of red blood cells in the liver.ile plays an important role in the digestion and absorption of lipids and also fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Waste products such as bilirubin are eliminated from the body via bile. Bilirubin is produced during the recycling of red blood cells in the liver.