13 Questions
Which organ predominantly clears urea from the body?
Kidney
What is the primary organ responsible for the formation of urea?
Liver
What is the major nitrogen-containing metabolic product of protein catabolism in humans?
Urea
Which of the following is the primary function of the kidney?
Filtering the blood
What is the role of the kidney in regulating the extracellular fluid concentrations?
Regulating sodium concentration
Which test specifically measures the clearance of creatinine from the blood?
Serum Creatinine Test
In which organ does urea predominantly form in humans?
Liver
What condition is associated with increased blood urea levels known as Uremia or Azotemia?
Congestive heart failure
What is the role of calcitriol which is synthesized by the kidneys?
Enhancing calcium absorption in the intestines
Which component is predominantly cleared from the body by the kidneys?
Creatinine
Which test measures the level of uric acid in the blood?
Uric Acid Test
Which hormone is synthesized by the kidneys?
Erythropoietin
In what form are the end-products of body metabolism excreted by the kidneys?
Urine
Test your knowledge about the formation and clearance of urea, the major nitrogen-containing product of protein catabolism in humans. Explore the processes of urea formation in the liver and its clearance from the body by the kidneys.
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