Section 4
Urine
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Physical Characteristics of Urine
Urine is a sterile waste product composed of water soluble nitrogen products.
Chemical Composition of Urine
Normal urine consists of water, urea, salts, and pigments.
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Regulation of Urine Concentration and Volume
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is produced by the pituitary gland to control the amount of water that is reabsorbed through the collecting ducts.
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Urinalysis
Urinalysis is the process of analyzing urine for target parameters of health and disease.
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Renal Clearance
Clearance is a measurement of the renal excretion ability.