THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URETERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are characteristics of urine?
A
normal color is somewhat yellow
B
pH is around 7.5
C
pH is around 6
D
It is sterile.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -URINE is sterile because it contains no living organisms, unless the person that produces is unlucky enough to have a urinary tract or bladder infection. There are less bacteria in urine than in tap water, for example. But drinking tap water is (generally) safe because it contains no toxic substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -Urine tests are commonly done to check: for infections – such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia in men.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adult human urine is not sterile. The resident bacterial community may contribute to urinary health and disease in undiscovered ways.

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