Which of the Following Statements Are True of Urine and Waste

question 265

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of urine and waste products? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The average pH range of normal urine is 2.5 to 10.5.
• B)Glycosuria is the result of a low blood glucose level.
• C)Ketonuria is the result of greater reliance on carbohydrates for energy.
• D)Urea is a nitrogenous waste product that comes from the metabolism of nucleic acids.
• E)Normal urine is often a straw color, and the lighter the color, the lower the specific gravity.
• F)The average amount of urine voided per 24 hours is 0.5 to 3.5 liters.
• G)If bacterial infection makes the glomeruli more permeable, both bacteruria and proteinuria may be consequences.
• H)If kidney function decreases, the blood level of creatinine will increase.

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