Urine Chemical Evaluation Flashcards
1
Q
What is pH
A
Hydrogen ion concentration (H+)
2
Q
Kidneys play a role in acid/base regulation and vary pH to compensate for what 2 factors?
A
- Diet
- Products of Metabolism
3
Q
pH of Herbivore diet
A
Alkaline
4
Q
ph of Carnivore diet
A
Acidic
5
Q
ph of Omnivore diet
A
Either alkaline or acidic
6
Q
Is protein usually present in urine?
A
No
7
Q
Protein may be present in trace amounts
A
