MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Urine is about
A
95% water & 5% waste products
B
50% water & 50% waste products
C
75% water & 25% waste products
D
80% water & 20% waste products
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In general, urine is composed of approximately 95% water and 5% waste products, metabolites, proteins, inorganic ions (e.g., sodium, potassium) and other organic molecules (urea, uric acid, carbohydrates). It is a more dilute proteome and metabolome than blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Urine is a very complex fluid comprised of 95% water and 5% solids. Approximately one and one-half liters of urine is excreted each day. This urine is the end product of metabolism carried out by billions of cells in the renal and urinary systems. The nephron is the kidney’s primary functional unit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Urine contains 75 percent water and 25 percent solutes.

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