NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The presence of which of the following in urine, even in small amounts, is indicative of a possible problem in the renal system of a patient?
A
glucose
B
creatinine
C
urea
D
sodium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Small amounts of protein in the urine may be an early sign of kidney damage due to diabetes. Such small amounts may not be detected by dipstick . In these cases, urine will need to be collected over a period of 12 or 24 hours and tested by a laboratory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Too much glucose in urine may be a sign of: Diabetes, which is the most common cause of high glucose in urine.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is an aqueous solution of greater than 95% water. Other constituents include urea, chloride, sodium, potassium, creatinine and other dissolved ions, and inorganic and organic compounds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucosuria connotes the presence of glucose in the urine and is the most frequent type of glycosuria and is the focus of this review. It happens when the glomerulus filters more glucose than the proximal tubule can reabsorb. In normal individuals, glucosuria can be up to 0.25 mg/ml.

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