Question

Substances in Urine and their Implications:

Which statement(s) are true?
A) Hematuria refers to the presence of erythrocytes (RBCs) in the urine.
B) Ketonuria is the presence of proteins in the urine.
C) Urea, calcium, and oxalate are substances typically found in urine.
D) Acidic pH is conducive to the formation of kidney stones.

Answer 1

Hematuria refers to the presence of RBCs in urine, urea, calcium, and oxalate are substances found in urine, and acidic pH promotes kidney stone formation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the given statements, the true ones are:

1. Hematuria refers to the presence of erythrocytes (RBCs) in the urine. This condition is observed in nephritis, trauma, tuberculosis of kidney, and kidney stones.
2. Urea, calcium, and oxalate are substances typically found in urine.
3. Acidic pH is conducive to the formation of kidney stones.

Ketonuria, which is the presence of ketones, is not related to proteins in the urine.