mination because it can indicate chemical disturbances in the body as well as damage to the kidney (Moss, 1995). Urine composition reflects some of the metabolic processes being performed in the body and provides valuable information about urologic and general health.
41A.4 The yellow color of urine is due to the presence of urochrome, which is produced by the breakdown of bile pigments (Applegate, 2000, 385).
41A.5a Urine has a slightly higher specific gravity than water (Applegate, 2000, 385).
41A.5b Urine has a slightly higher specific gravity than water because of the presence of dissolved solutes in urine. The higher the concentration of solutes, the higher the specific gravity (Applegate, 2000, 38
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