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Urinary System: Physical Characteristics of Urine

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What is the minimum amount of urine required to remove wastes each day?

500ml

Which condition can lead to polyuria, defined as excreting over 2.5 liters of urine per day?

Dehydration

At what pH level can urine range according to the information provided?

4.5 – 8.0

What might result in oliguria, which is the production of 300-500 mL of urine per day?

Kidney disease

What does a specific gravity of 1.0 indicate?

Low solute concentration

Test your knowledge on the physical characteristics of urine in the urinary system, including volume, color changes, odors, and required daily output. Learn about signs of dehydration, potential health issues indicated by urine color, and factors affecting urine pH and specific gravity.

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