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What is the primary function of blood urea nitrogen (BUN)?
What is the primary function of blood urea nitrogen (BUN)?
- To support liver function
- To aid in muscle function
- To regulate bone growth
- To remove waste products from the blood (correct)
Which factor can lead to an increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN)?
Which factor can lead to an increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN)?
- Low levels of urea in the liver
- Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (correct)
- Enhanced kidney excretion rate
- Reduced dietary protein intake
What does an elevation in serum creatinine concentration indicate?
What does an elevation in serum creatinine concentration indicate?
- Young age of the animal
- At least 75% of the functional renal mass is impaired (correct)
- High levels of physical activity
- Normal kidney function
In which animals are lower serum creatinine concentrations commonly observed?
In which animals are lower serum creatinine concentrations commonly observed?
When is an increase in serum phosphorus concentration typically observed in chronic renal diseases?
When is an increase in serum phosphorus concentration typically observed in chronic renal diseases?
What regulates tubular reabsorption of phosphorus?
What regulates tubular reabsorption of phosphorus?
What is the primary function of fractional excretion of sodium?
What is the primary function of fractional excretion of sodium?
What does an increase in symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) concentrations indicate?
What does an increase in symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) concentrations indicate?
What does urinary N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) indicate when increased?
What does urinary N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) indicate when increased?
What is the main purpose of estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the main purpose of estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What does the presence of red or reddish-brown color in urine indicate?
What does the presence of red or reddish-brown color in urine indicate?
What is the significance of urine specific gravity?
What is the significance of urine specific gravity?
What does green color in urine suggest?
What does green color in urine suggest?
When should there be sodium conservation with a very low fractional excretion of sodium?
When should there be sodium conservation with a very low fractional excretion of sodium?
What may cloudy urine indicate?
What may cloudy urine indicate?
What may yellow-brown to yellow-green urine color indicate?
What may yellow-brown to yellow-green urine color indicate?
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