PRIMARY COMPONENTS IN URINE Flashcards
1
Q
Major organic component
A
Urea
2
Q
Primary inorganic component
A
Chloride
3
Q
Product of protein and amino acid metabolism
A
Urea
4
Q
Product of creatine metabolism by muscles
A
Creatinine
5
Q
Product of nucleic acid breakdown in food and cells
A
Uric acid
6
Q
Primarily from salt, varies by intake
A
Sodium
7
Q
Combined with chloride and other salts
A
Potassium
8
Q
Combines with sodium to buffer the blood
A
Phosphate
9
Q
Regulates blood and tissue fluid acidity
A
Ammonium
10
Q
Combines with chloride, sulfate, and phosphate
A
Calcium
