MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the follow is NOT a nitrogenous waste found in plasma?
A
ammonia
B
amino acids
C
uric acid
D
urea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Citrulline is not a nitrogenous waste. It is an amino acid which participates in the urea cycle.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct option is ‘Citrulline’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nitrogenous wastes are formed from the metabolism of protein in the liver. The proteins are metabolized or broken down to form amino acids which further break down to form the nitrogenous waste. The nitrogenous wastes include, urea, uric acid, ammonia, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nitrogenous waste compounds such as urea are produced by the breakdown of various substances in the body. These are carried in the plasma to the kidneys to be excreted. Nutrients absorbed from the gut or from other organs of origin are carried in the plasma, such as glucose, fats, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct option is ‘Citrulline’.

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