Question

All of the following statements regarding urinary casts are true except:

A. Many hyaline casts may appear in sediment after jogging or exercise
B. An occasional granular cast may be seen in a normal sediment
C. Casts can be seen in significant numbers even when protein tests are negative
D. Hyaline casts will dissolve readily in alkaline urine

Answer 1

Urinary casts are structures formed by the deposit of proteins, cells, and other substances in the kidneys tubules. Hyaline casts do not readily dissolve in alkaline urine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Casts are structures formed by the deposit of proteins, cells, and other substances in the kidneys tubules. They can be seen in the urine sediment and can indicate various kidney-related conditions. The statements A, B, and C are all true regarding urinary casts. However, statement D is false. Hyaline casts do not readily dissolve in alkaline urine but can be dissolved in acidic urine.