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Which of the following is NOT a primary constituent responsible for the color of normal urine?
Which of the following is NOT a primary constituent responsible for the color of normal urine?
Urine that appears cloudy red is most likely due to the presence of which of the following?
Urine that appears cloudy red is most likely due to the presence of which of the following?
A refractometer measures urine specific gravity by assessing which property of light as it passes through the solution?
A refractometer measures urine specific gravity by assessing which property of light as it passes through the solution?
Which of the following conditions would result in hypersthenuric urine?
Which of the following conditions would result in hypersthenuric urine?
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Besides ionic concentration, which of the following molecules can also significantly affect the specific gravity of urine?
Besides ionic concentration, which of the following molecules can also significantly affect the specific gravity of urine?
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Flashcards
What are the pigments that give urine its color?
What are the pigments that give urine its color?
Urochrome, uroerythrin, and urobilin are the pigments responsible for the normal yellow color of urine.
How do different substances affect urine color?
How do different substances affect urine color?
Hemoglobin in urine makes it appear clear red, red blood cells cause a cloudy red color, myoglobin gives a red to brown or black color, melanin results in black urine, and homogentisic acid leads to a gradual darkening of the urine.
How is specific gravity measured in urine?
How is specific gravity measured in urine?
Specific gravity is measured using a refractometer, which determines the angle of light passing through urine based on its concentration. A reagent strip can also be used, measuring ionic concentration, with higher acidity indicating a higher specific gravity.
What factors influence urine specific gravity?
What factors influence urine specific gravity?
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What are the terms for different urine densities?
What are the terms for different urine densities?
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Study Notes
Urine Color Constituents
- Eurochrome, uroerythrin, and urobilin are the pigments that give normal urine its color.
Effects of Substances on Urine
- Hemoglobin: Causes clear red urine.
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs): Cause cloudy red urine.
- Myoglobin: Causes red to brown or black urine.
- Melanin: Causes black urine.
- Homogentisic Acid: Causes gradual darkening of urine.
Specific Gravity Measurement
- Refractometer: Measures how concentration changes the velocity and angle light passes through. The prism of the refractometer determines the angle of light passing through the urine sample and the instrument converts that angle into a specific gravity reading.
- Reagent Strip: Measures ionic concentration. Increased acidity correlates with increased specific gravity.
Solutes Affecting Specific Gravity
- Glucose and proteins/large molecules can affect specific gravity.
Urine Density Descriptions
- Isosthenuric: Specific gravity of 1.010.
- Hyposthenuric: Specific gravity lower than 1.010.
- Hypersthenuric: Specific gravity higher than 1.010.
Normal Osmolality Range
- Normal osmolality ranges are not provided.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the constituents that determine urine color and the effects of various substances on urine appearance. Learn about specific gravity measurement methods and the impact of solutes on urine density. This quiz will challenge your understanding of renal physiology and laboratory assessments.
