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Creatinine

Creatinine

(Science: biochemistry, nephrology) a waste product of protein metabolism that is found in the urine.

Can be measured to assess overall kidney function. An abnormally elevated blood creatinine level is seen in those individuals with kidney insufficiency and kidney failure.


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Do our urine contain NaCl salt??

The question is like this: Our urine contains urea, amonia, creatin, creatinine and NaCl. (right/wrong) I would say that this statement is right because it wasn't written NaCl (s) so I conclude that the NaCl is in the (aq) form as Na+ and Cl-

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by victor
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:01 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Do our urine contain NaCl salt??
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