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.
Wastes, such as urea and creatinine, must also be removed from the body. Urea and other wastes are made when the body breaks down protein, such as meat. Creatinine is a waste product of the muscles. As kidney function decreases, the levels of urea and creatinine in the blood increase. Many waste products are toxic (poisonous) if they are not removed from the body fluids. For example, when certain drugs are taken, chemical wastes are produced which must be removed from the body by the kidneys.