Prokaryote cell biology Chapter 6: Gram Stain Dr. Amy Rogers Fall 2006 Lectures: MW Noon Office Hours: Wednesdays 9 AM Most Mondays All bacteria are Prokaryotes â¢ No nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles â¢ All are single-cell organisms â¢ Have a plasma membrane â¢ Genome is DNA â¢ Differences between prokaryotic cells & eukaryotic cells
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver disorder that occurs in pregnant women. Cholestasis is a condition that impairs the release of a digestive fluid called bile from liver cells. As a result, bile builds up in the liver, impairing liver function. Because the problems with bile release occur within the liver (intrahepatic), the condition is described as intrahepatic cholestasis. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy usually becomes apparent in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Cholestasis means any condition in which bile flow is reduced or stopped. Chole refers to bile and stasis means not moving.. Bile flow may be blocked inside the liver, outside the liver, or in both places. Symptoms may include: Jaundice. Dark urine. Pale stool. Easy bleeding. Itching.