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The electrolytes - urine test measures specific chemicals called electrolytes in urine. It usually measures the levels of calcium, chloride, potassium, or sodium.
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ReferencesBazari H. Approach to the patient with renal disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 115.
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∙ 12y agoThe electrolytes - urine test measures specific chemicals called electrolytes in urine. It usually measures the levels of calcium, chloride, potassium, or sodium.
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ReferencesLandry DW, Bazari H. Approach to the patient with renal disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 116.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/21/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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How strong are the electrolytes in lemons?
There are strong electrolytes and weak and non electrolytes. There is no very strong, or pretty strong, electrolytes. If they are strong, they are strong. So, in lemons, you have salts which are strong electrolytes, and you have citric acid, which is a weak electrolyte.
How many electrolytes have in musuloskeletal system?
There are 54 electrolytes.
Is ammonium hydroxide electrolytes?
yes, it is a weak electrolytes
What solutes are electrolytes?
Strong electrolytes are totally dissociated in water.
Does semen have electrolytes?
Electrolytes are the solutions of salts, acids and bases and semen has numerous electrolytes. They include both acids and salts.
Is electrolytes normal in urine?
No
How does urine conduct electricity?
This is possible because urine contain electrolytes.
How to make electricity with the help of humans urine?
Scientists have found the there bacteria in Human urine that has electric properties. Urine containe electrolytes. It has been predicted that "smart Toilets" will be able to draw off the electrolytes in the urine soon enough.
Are human blood tears and urine are electrolytes are not?
Human tears and urine are not considered electrolytes. Electrolytes are minerals in the body that carry an electric charge, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride, which help regulate important functions like muscle contractions and fluid balance. Tears and urine are made up of water, salts, proteins, and waste products, but they do not typically contain the same concentration of electrolytes found in blood.
What is secreted by the kidney?
The kidneys secrete urine as a waste product. Urine is a solution composed of water, urea, ammonia, bicarbonate and excess electrolytes.
Does blood regulate urine production?
the kidneys regulate urine production by monitoring blood levels of water and electrolytes (amoung many other things) in the plasma
How does the addition of ADH affect the concentration of potassium in the urine?
Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) causes water to be absorbed from the urine back into the body. Everything else in the urine, including electrolytes such as potassium, is concentrated.
Function of nephrons?
The chief function of nephrons is to regulate the concentration of water and soluble substances (electrolytes) by filtering the blood, reabsorbing what is needed and excreting the rest as urine.
Breakdown of urine into its components?
water is the main constituent of urine (95%)and contains the soluble waste products-urea uric acid creatnine and excess electrolytes. most harmones and drugs after carrying out their specific functions are normally discharged through the urine. the chemical composition of urine varies depending upon the food and fluid intake.
Which substance is composed of ions electrolytes or non electrolytes?
These substances are the electrolytes.
What is the cycle of urine?
Urine is produced by filtration of the blood by the kidneys. Waste products urea, creatinine, excess electrolytes are filtered in the kidney and collect in the pelvis from which it trickles down the ureter, two tubes which open in the bladder. The bladder gradually distends and once full, it gives the urge to micturate and you pass out the urine.
Where are excess fluids and electrolytes lost?
Depending on the direction of the question as a whole, fluids and electrolytes are usually lost due to a relevant sickness such as vomiting or diarrhoea. This causes dehydration and the body begins to compensate by inhibiting the process of excretion of urine by the bowels, this retaining more water to prevent severe dehydration
