12 Questions
What is the primary organic component of urine?
Urea
Who introduced the concept of urinalysis as part of a doctor's routine patient examination?
Richard Bright
What provides a 'fountain' of information about the body's metabolic system?
Urinalysis
What is the pigment that causes the yellow color of urine?
Thudicum Urochrome
Which individual discovered albuminuria by boiling urine?
Frederik Dekker
What is the reason for performing urinalysis according to the CLSI?
Diagnosis of disease
What is the primary inorganic component found in urine?
Sodium
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in urine output?
Oliguria
What is the normal daily urine output range considered normal for adults?
1200 to 1500 mL
What is the main organic component of urine?
Urea
Which substance primarily regulates blood and tissue acidity?
Phosphate
What causes Polyuria, characterized by an increase in daily urine output?
Diabetes mellitus
Learn about the importance of cheap urinalysis as a reflection of the body's metabolic system and common illnesses. Explore the historical references to the study of urine from ancient civilizations to modern medical discoveries.
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