Gout and Hyperuricemia Quiz

Excess elimination and decreased production

Excess breakdown and decreased synthesis

Excess solubility and decreased blood levels

Excess production and decreased elimination (correct)

Animals have a higher tolerance for uric acid levels

Humans have a higher purine-rich diet compared to animals

Humans lack the enzyme uricase which breaks down uric acid, while animals have it (correct)

Animals have better kidney function for uric acid elimination

Dehydration and ketosis

Renal insufficiency and hyperparathyroidism (correct)

Lactic acidosis and lead exposure

Hypertension and hypothyroidism

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