VASCULAR
THE NEPHRON
Question
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Which of these is NOT a normal characteristic of freshly-voided urine in a healthy adult?
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pale, straw color
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Sterile
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Slightly aromatic
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Normal pH of around 8 (slightly alkaline)
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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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