Plasma Urea Concentration

question 6

Multiple Choice

Plasma urea concentration:

• A) is a more reliable indicator of renal function than creatinine.
• B) can increase because of decreased renal perfusion.
• C) is decreased in intrinsic renal failure.
• D) is not affected by diet.

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