Urobiology Urobiology Urobiology, the study of urine and its composition, formation, and diagnostic importance in human health. 1 / 10 The term “pyuria” refers to the presence of which substance in the urine? Protein White blood cells Blood Glucose Pyuria is the presence of pus or white blood cells in the urine, often indicating infection. Pyuria is the presence of pus or white blood cells in the urine, often indicating infection. 2 / 10 Which hormone is responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys and thus influencing urine concentration? Aldosterone Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Erythropoietin Insulin 3 / 10 Which of the following conditions is indicated by the presence of bilirubin in urine? Renal failure Hepatobiliary disease Urinary tract infection Dehydration Bilirubin in urine typically indicates liver disease or bile duct obstruction Bilirubin in urine typically indicates liver disease or bile duct obstruction 4 / 10 Hematuria is defined as: Blood in the urine White blood cells in the urine Excessive protein in the urine Pus in the urine Hematuria refers to the presence of red blood cells in urine, which can indicate urinary tract issues. Hematuria refers to the presence of red blood cells in urine, which can indicate urinary tract issues. 5 / 10 Which of the following is true about normal urine pH? Urine is always acidic Urine pH varies between 4.5 and 8.0 depending on diet and metabolism Alkaline urine indicates a healthy kidney A urine pH below 6.5 is abnormal 6 / 10 Which of the following urine tests is used to assess kidney function by measuring how well creatinine is cleared from the bloodstream? Urine culture 24-hour urine collection Creatinine clearance test Dipstick urinalysis The creatinine clearance test helps assess how well the kidneys are filtering waste. The creatinine clearance test helps assess how well the kidneys are filtering waste. 7 / 10 The presence of ketone bodies in the urine is most commonly associated with: Liver dysfunction High-protein diet Diabetic ketoacidosis Urinary tract infection Ketones in the urine indicate the body is using fat as an energy source, often due to a lack of insulin in diabetic ketoacidosis. Ketones in the urine indicate the body is using fat as an energy source, often due to a lack of insulin in diabetic ketoacidosis. 8 / 10 Which of the following is the most common cause of proteinuria in adults? Urinary tract infection (UTI) Nephrotic syndrome Glomerulonephritis Diabetes mellitus Proteinuria, or excessive protein in the urine, is a hallmark of nephrotic syndrome. Proteinuria, or excessive protein in the urine, is a hallmark of nephrotic syndrome. 9 / 10 Which condition is characterized by the presence of glucose in the urine? Albuminuria Glycosuria Hematuria Pyuria Glycosuria occurs when glucose is present in the urine, often seen in uncontrolled diabetes Glycosuria occurs when glucose is present in the urine, often seen in uncontrolled diabetes 10 / 10 Which component is normally found in the highest concentration in human urine? Glucose Urea Creatinine Uric acid Urea is the main nitrogenous waste product found in urine. Urea is the main nitrogenous waste product found in urine. Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin
