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 is vital when it comes to metabolic processes and how it affects other organs and the body, including hormonal concentration levels and disposal of toxins. Detoxification process: The liver is one of the four major organs that eliminate toxins from the body. The other three organs involved are the kidneys, intestinal tract and skin. The liver detoxifies harmful substances whether they come from internal sources such as burning sugars, fats, protein, or from external sources like medications, drugs, hormone enhancers, food additives, preservatives, food colorings, sweeteners, flavor enhancers, chemicals used in agriculture,