12 Questions
What did Frederik Dekker discover by boiling urine?
Albuminuria
Who introduced the concept of urinalysis as part of a doctor's routine patient examination?
Richard Bright
What is the primary organic component of urine?
Urea
Why is urinalysis considered a 'fluid biopsy' of the kidney?
Because of its uniquely high creatinine concentration
Which substance in urine is approximately 50 times more concentrated compared to plasma?
Creatinine
What is the main purpose of monitoring the progress of a disease using urinalysis?
To monitor the disease progression
What is the primary inorganic component found in urine?
Chloride
What is the product of nucleic acid breakdown in food and cells?
Uric Acid
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in urine output below 1 mL/kg/hr in infants?
Oliguria
What causes an increase in daily urine output, typically 2.5 to 3mL/kg/day in children?
Diabetes Mellitus
High urine specific gravity is associated with an increase in which substance?
Glucose
What is the function of ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) in the body?
Prevents urination
Learn about the significance of urinalysis in reflecting the body's metabolic system, detecting common illnesses, and providing valuable information about kidney health. Explore the historical references to the study of urine from ancient drawings to medical manuscripts.
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