Joshua Has Had High Blood Pressure for a Number of Years

question 21

Essay

Joshua has had high blood pressure for a number of years. At Joshua's last checkup, his doctor orders tests to measure the amount of creatinine in Joshua's blood and urine. Creatinine is a compound that forms whenever muscles break down creatine, a chemical that helps supply energy for muscle contractions.
a.) Does everyone have creatine in their circulating blood?
b.) Does everyone secrete creatinine in their urine? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Continuous

Something that occurs without interruption, in automotive terms, can refer to processes or systems that operate unceasingly.

Active

Refers to something currently in operation or in use.

Nonintrusive

A term describing techniques or methods that do not require physical alteration or penetration of a system or object to assess or interact with it.

Monitor

To observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period, often through the use of instruments or sensors.