Figure 5From: Effects of dietary calcium on atherosclerosis, aortic calcification, and icterus in rabbits fed a supplemental cholesterol dietEffects of Ca supplementation and deficiency on icterus. Icterus was diagnosed by the extent of yellowing of the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes along with gross evidence of hepatic lipidosis. A scale of 5 was arbitrarily given using the combined signs of icterus to indicate the relative degree of icterus. There were 11 matched littermates among 3 groups with various dietary Ca levels.Back to article page