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Comprehensive Overview of Detoxification Processes: Key Organs and Systems Involved

This detailed guide explores how the body removes toxins, highlighting the roles of major organs and systems such as the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, lymphatic system, mucous membranes, respiratory tract, and skin. It delves into renal detoxification, the functions of the liver in processing and cleansing the blood, and the absorption and waste removal processes of the gastrointestinal system. Learn how these interconnected systems contribute to maintaining bodily health and homeostasis by regulating fluids, electrolytes, and eliminating harmful substances.

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Comprehensive Overview of Detoxification Processes: Key Organs and Systems Involved

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  1. How are Toxins Removed?

  2. Major Organs/Systems of Focus • Kidney and Urinary System • Gastrointestinal System • Other Systems to Consider • Lymphatic System • Mucous Membranes and Internal Tissue Linings (“Internal Skin”) • Respiratory Tract • Skin (External)

  3. Renal Detoxification The Kidney

  4. Images of Renal and Urinary System

  5. Images of Renal and Urinary System

  6. Images of Renal and Urinary System

  7. Aspects of Basic Kidney Function and Dysfunction

  8. The Physiology of Renal Detoxification

  9. Detoxification by the Kidney • Approximately 190 liters of blood pass through the kidney daily (25% of total circulation). • Waste is Removed • Medications • Byproducts of Food Additives • Byproducts of Normal Metabolism • Electrolytes are Balanced • Potassium • Sodium • Others (phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, etc.) • Water is Regulated

  10. Gastrointestinal Detoxification The Liver

  11. Functions of the Liver • Production of bile, which helps carry away waste and break down fats in the small intestine during digestion • Production of certain proteins for blood plasma • Production of cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats through the body

  12. Functions of the Liver • Conversion of excess glucose into glycogen for storage (glycogen can later be converted back to glucose for energy) • Regulation of blood levels of amino acids, which form the building blocks of proteins • Processing of hemoglobin for use of its iron content (the liver stores iron)

  13. Functions of the Liver • Conversion of poisonous ammonia to urea (urea is an end product of protein metabolism and is excreted in the urine) • Clearing the blood of drugs and other poisonous substances • regulating blood clotting • resisting infections by producing immune factors and removing bacteria from the bloodstream

  14. Gastrointestinal Detoxification The Small Intestine

  15. Basic Function of Small Intestine • Duodenum • Receives secretions from the liver and pancreas using bile ducts • It uses these secretions to extract nutrients from food • Jejunum • A major area of absorption • Ileum • Provides passage from small intestine to large intestine (colon)

  16. Gastrointestinal Detoxification The Large Intestine

  17. The Large Intestine • It is about 1.5 meters (4.9ft) long • It absorbs water • Passes Solid Waste Material out of the body • Major Components • Cecum • Colon • Ascending • Transverse • Descending • Rectum • Anus

  18. Other Systems • Lymphatic System • Mucous Membranes and Internal Tissue Linings (“Internal Skin”) • Respiratory Tract • Skin (External)

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