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What does the BUN test measure?
What does the BUN test measure?
- Amount of urea nitrogen in blood (correct)
- Platelet count
- White blood cell count
- Red blood cell count
What are some causes of high blood urea levels?
What are some causes of high blood urea levels?
- Regular exercise
- Increased fluid intake
- Dehydration, heart failure, and urinary tract infection (correct)
- Low protein intake
Which of the following is a symptom of high urea content?
Which of the following is a symptom of high urea content?
- Increased energy levels
- Decreased heart rate
- Loss of appetite (correct)
- Hair loss
How can blood urea levels be reduced?
How can blood urea levels be reduced?
What is the normal range of urea nitrogen in blood or serum?
What is the normal range of urea nitrogen in blood or serum?
Which factor can contribute to high blood urea levels?
Which factor can contribute to high blood urea levels?
What is the purpose of adding distilled water in the test tube marked as Blank (B)?
What is the purpose of adding distilled water in the test tube marked as Blank (B)?
Why is it important to mix and incubate the contents of the test tubes for 5 minutes at 20-25 degrees Celsius?
Why is it important to mix and incubate the contents of the test tubes for 5 minutes at 20-25 degrees Celsius?
What role does Working Reagent (R1+R2) play in this procedure?
What role does Working Reagent (R1+R2) play in this procedure?
Why is it necessary to measure light absorbance at 546nm using a calorimeter?
Why is it necessary to measure light absorbance at 546nm using a calorimeter?
What is the formula provided for calculating BUN concentration in grams per deciliter (g/dl)?
What is the formula provided for calculating BUN concentration in grams per deciliter (g/dl)?
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