GENERAL HISTOLOGY

VASCULAR

THE NEPHRON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is NOT a normal characteristic of freshly-voided urine in a healthy adult?
A
pale, straw color
B
Sterile
C
Slightly aromatic
D
Normal pH of around 8 (slightly alkaline)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Normal Results The following are not normally found in urine: Hemoglobin. Nitrites. Red blood cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally fresh urine has a mild smell but aged urine has a stronger odor similar to that of ammonia. The pH of normal urine is generally in the range 4.6 – 8, with a typical average being around 6.0.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pH of urine is normally around 6.2 with a range of 5.5–7.0. The specific gravity of urine may range from 1.002 to 1.037. The mean calorific content of urine may be approximately 100 kcal/day.

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