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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Urinary System
Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology Urinary System
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Section 4

Urine

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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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.

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