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What did Frederik Dekker discover by boiling urine?
What did Frederik Dekker discover by boiling urine?
- The cause of the yellow color of urine
- The primary organic component of urine
- The concept of urinalysis
- Albuminuria (correct)
Who introduced the concept of urinalysis as part of a doctor's routine patient examination?
Who introduced the concept of urinalysis as part of a doctor's routine patient examination?
- Thomas Bryant
- Hippocrates
- Richard Bright (correct)
- Thomas Addis
What is the primary organic component of urine?
What is the primary organic component of urine?
- Urea (correct)
- Albuminuria
- Creatinine
- Water
Why is urinalysis considered a 'fluid biopsy' of the kidney?
Why is urinalysis considered a 'fluid biopsy' of the kidney?
Which substance in urine is approximately 50 times more concentrated compared to plasma?
Which substance in urine is approximately 50 times more concentrated compared to plasma?
What is the main purpose of monitoring the progress of a disease using urinalysis?
What is the main purpose of monitoring the progress of a disease using urinalysis?
What is the primary inorganic component found in urine?
What is the primary inorganic component found in urine?
What is the product of nucleic acid breakdown in food and cells?
What is the product of nucleic acid breakdown in food and cells?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in urine output below 1 mL/kg/hr in infants?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in urine output below 1 mL/kg/hr in infants?
What causes an increase in daily urine output, typically 2.5 to 3mL/kg/day in children?
What causes an increase in daily urine output, typically 2.5 to 3mL/kg/day in children?
High urine specific gravity is associated with an increase in which substance?
High urine specific gravity is associated with an increase in which substance?
What is the function of ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) in the body?
What is the function of ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) in the body?
