True/False:normal urine has a variable amount of proteins.

RENAL AND ACID BASE PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	False:urine is normally protein free
B	True:it accounts for 5% of urine
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Trace amounts of protein in urine is normal, but it should mostly be protein-free. High protein in urine is called proteinuria. This condition can cause a protein deficiency and could be an early warning sign of kidney disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you have more than 150 milligrams of protein in your pee per day, you have proteinuria. The upper limit of normal can vary a bit between laboratories. If you have 3 to 3.5 grams of protein in your pee per day, you have nephrotic-range proteinuria.

Detailed explanation-3: -The human urinary proteome contains more than 1500 proteins, including a large proportion of membrane proteins.

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