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What does it mean if your urine is light yellow in color?
What does it mean if your urine is light yellow in color?
- You are dehydrated
- You have been drinking a lot of water (correct)
- You have a high concentration of urobilin
- Your kidneys are not functioning properly
What happens when the body has too much water?
What happens when the body has too much water?
- The body gets dehydrated
- The brain sends a message to retain more water
- The urine becomes darker in color
- The kidneys filter out the excess water (correct)
Why might someone have a drip in a hospital?
Why might someone have a drip in a hospital?
- To measure the patient's blood pressure
- To administer medications or fluids directly into the veins (correct)
- To provide nutrients directly to the bloodstream
- To collect blood samples for testing
What is the main signal that the body sends to the kidneys when it is dehydrated?
What is the main signal that the body sends to the kidneys when it is dehydrated?
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What is the main reason for feeling thirsty?
What is the main reason for feeling thirsty?
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What is an important function of the kidneys?
What is an important function of the kidneys?
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What happens to the water-soluble waste after being filtered by the kidneys?
What happens to the water-soluble waste after being filtered by the kidneys?
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What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
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What triggers the sensation of needing to urinate?
What triggers the sensation of needing to urinate?
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What is the chemical compound in urine that gives it a yellow color?
What is the chemical compound in urine that gives it a yellow color?
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Why is urine typically yellow in color?
Why is urine typically yellow in color?
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What happens when the bladder becomes full?
What happens when the bladder becomes full?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
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