urine Flashcards

1
Q

what is urine made up of?

A

95% water 5% solutes

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2
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Nitrogenous wastes contained in urine include what?

A

Uric acid, urea, and creatinine

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3
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What is uric acid

A

a waste product of nucleic acid metabolism

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4
Q

Specific gravity of pure water is?

A

1.0

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5
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Urine is generally what specific gravity when diluted and concentrated?

A

Diluted- 1.001
concentrated- 1.035

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6
Q

What is urinalysis

A

urine testing

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7
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Atypical substances found in urine?

A

glucose, blood protein, red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells, and bile

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8
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Pathway of urine from kidneys

A

Kidneys to the ureters to thee urinary bladder to the urethra

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9
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What are the 2 sphincters that control urine exiting the body

A

The first sphincter is an internal sphincters which are involuntary
The second sphincter is an external sphincter which is voluntary

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