Monday, June 9, 2008

Urine by Dong Ma

Urine is an aqueous solution of electrolytes and metabolites excreted by mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians. Although urine is excreted as a paste (uric acid) by most birds, it is commonly excreted as a fluid varying in color from clear, when diluted, to a dark amber, when concentrated. Urine is produced by the kidneys, and plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis by removing excess water.
The chemical formula for urine is (NH2)2CO + H2O → CO2 + 2NH3.
Urine can also be used as fertilizer because of the bacteria, hormone -testerone, and glucose. Urine also carries dissolved metal materials, such as copper, zinc, lead, chromium, and cadmium.

Questions you may have include:
Of what does urine consist?
What are abnormal colors for urine?
What should you do if your urine is an abnormal color?
If your urine has a strange color, and you have not been eating foods or taking pills that would cause the change in color, you should check yourself for other unusual symptoms and perhaps visit your doctor.
Also, if the urine has a bad odor, it may be an indication of disease or infection. Little water economy, such as in deserts. Animals must excrete a pasty urine to prevent water loss.

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