ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following might indicate that a person is dehydrated?
A
Sugar in the urine
B
Blood in the urine
C
Dark color of urine
D
Light color of urine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When you are drinking enough fluids your body is in balance and your urine will be a pale straw yellow colour. When you have not drank enough fluids your kidneys try to save as much water as they can and cause your urine to be darker in colour (more concentrated).

Detailed explanation-2: -Some liver and kidney disorders and some urinary tract infections can turn urine dark brown. So can bleeding inside the body called a hemorrhage. A group of illnesses that mainly affect the skin or the nervous system, called porphyria, also can cause brown urine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Medium-dark yellow urine is often an indication that you are dehydrated. Drink 2-3 glasses of water now.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dark urine is most commonly due to dehydration. However, it may be an indicator that excess, unusual, or potentially dangerous waste products are circulating in the body. For example, dark brown urine may indicate liver disease due to the presence of bile in the urine.

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