13 Questions
Where is urea formed in the body?
Liver
What is the function of the Blood Urea Nitrogen test?
Measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood
How is urea released from the body?
Through urine
Urea is a waste product formed in the ______
liver
If the liver produces urea in increased amounts, what could be the consequence?
Increase in urea concentration in blood
The liver releases urea into the ______
blood
What happens if there is a problem in kidney function?
Increase in urea concentration in blood
Urea is filtered out of the blood and released into the ______
urine
Ammonia is further converted into ______
urea
What is the major end product of protein nitrogen metabolism?
Urea
In the case of kidney or liver diseases, there is a change in the amount of urea present in the ______
blood
Where is urea synthesized in the body?
Liver
Why is it important to remove ammonia from the body?
It is highly toxic
This quiz will test your knowledge about the process of urea nitrogen formation in the liver, its presence in the blood, and its elimination via the kidneys. Learn more about the significance of blood urea nitrogen levels in assessing kidney function.
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