The primary waste product(s) that are measured to determine kidney function is/are
a. urea and creatinine. c. BUN and creatine.
b. creatinine. d. BUN, sodium, and potassium.
A
Urea and creatinine are the primary waste products that are measured in determining kidney function. Urea is measured as blood urea nitrogen and is the end product of protein metabolism and results from the breakdown of ammonia in the liver. Like urea, creatinine accumulates when the glomerulus is unable to filter it from the blood.
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