MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A urinalysis showing ____ likely indicates liver damage or failure.
A
bilirubin
B
ketones
C
leukocytes
D
high pH
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What do the results mean? If bilirubin is found in your urine, it may be a sign that you have: A liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis. A blockage in your bile ducts, the small tubes that carry bile out of your liver.

Detailed explanation-2: -High bilirubin leads to jaundice, a yellow cast to your skin and the whites of your eyes. Jaundice is often the first symptom that would prompt a healthcare provider to check your bilirubin levels. High bilirubin in your blood can also leak out in your pee, making it darker.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conjugated bilirubin is water-soluble, so that it will appear in the urine. The presence of bilirubin in urine indicates defects after conjugation and defects in excretion. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment in the bile which is produced by the liver.

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