Section 4
Urine
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Physiology
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Physical Characteristics of Urine
Urine is a sterile waste product composed of water soluble nitrogen products.
Chemical Composition of Urine
Normal urine consists of water, urea, salts, and pigments.

Regulation of Urine Concentration and Volume
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is produced by the pituitary gland to control the amount of water that is reabsorbed through the collecting ducts.

Urinalysis
Urinalysis is the process of analyzing urine for target parameters of health and disease.

Renal Clearance
Clearance is a measurement of the renal excretion ability.