Where do toxins go after being processed by the liver? Do they go back into the bloodstream?

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shrutipande9 · Answer

i guess yes...the toxins are broken down...made into a more safer and water soluble form and released into blood stream and then maybe eliminated...

aaronq · Answer

toxins are biotransformed and filtered by the kidneys

aaronq · Answer

but yes, back into the blood

gtxmuqsit · Answer

toxins are converted into simpler form in liver to reduce it's impact. e.g ammonia to urea. (ornithine cycle). @maud101

anonymous · Answer

Hmm. Does the blood go from the liver to the kidneys and then the general circulation?

anonymous · Answer

I can't imagine that it would be good to have toxins flowing through the general circulation.

gtxmuqsit · Answer

yeah blood then goes to kidneys .

gtxmuqsit · Answer

Blood contains a lot mild toxins like urea and pigments like bilurubin. @maud101

anonymous · Answer

So if I am processing my bio notes correctly, nutrient-rich blood flows from the small intestine to the liver, and then to the kidneys for filtration and reabsorption? Or am I out of order in terms of blood flow?

gtxmuqsit · Answer

yeah you are right I guess :)

anonymous · Answer

Okay. And after the kidneys, to the general circulation?