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What are Non-Protein Nitrogens?
What are Non-Protein Nitrogens?
Which substance is the major organic component of urine?
Which substance is the major organic component of urine?
What is the molecular formula of urea?
What is the molecular formula of urea?
Which Non-Protein Nitrogen accounts for almost 45% of the total NPNs in the body?
Which Non-Protein Nitrogen accounts for almost 45% of the total NPNs in the body?
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Which Non-Protein Nitrogen is often used to assess renal function?
Which Non-Protein Nitrogen is often used to assess renal function?
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Study Notes
Non-Protein Nitrogens
- Non-Protein Nitrogens (NPNs) refer to nitrogen-containing compounds in the body that are not part of proteins
- Examples of NPNs include urea, uric acid, creatine, and ammonia
Urine Composition
- Urea is the major organic component of urine
Urea Molecular Formula
- The molecular formula of urea is CO(NH2)2
Urea in Non-Protein Nitrogens
- Urea accounts for almost 45% of the total NPNs in the body
Assessing Renal Function
- Urea is often used to assess renal function
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Test your knowledge of non-protein nitrogens with this quiz. Explore the characteristics and substances that are not considered proteins but contain nitrogen. Learn about their concentration and their role as waste products.
