Name one waste product transpored by blood
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Explanation:
Blood, fluid that transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away carbon dioxide and other waste products. ... These cells are suspended in a liquid matrix (plasma), which makes the blood a fluid
Answer:
The blood transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, water, hormones, waste substances and heat. The waste substances are moved to the liver and kidneys, which remove toxins from the blood. Urea is moved from the liver to the kidneys.
Explanation:
Waste products are usually excreted by the kidneys. High levels of waste products in the blood may mean that the kidneys are not working as they should.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN):
High levels of BUN can also be found in those on high-protein diets and/or with strenuous exercise.
Goal values:
Male: 10 – 25 mg/dL
Female: 8 – 25 mg/dL
Serum Creatinine (CR): An indicator of kidney function
Goal value:
0.7 – 1.4 mg/dL
Uric Acid:
High levels of uric acid are also found in those with gout, arthritis and some metabolic disorders.
Goal values:
Male: 3 – 8 mg/dL
Female: 2 – 7 mg/dL
Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (U Alb:Cr):
Measures whether there is any protein in the urine. A small amount of protein in the urine is a risk factor for heart and blood vessel disease.
Goal values:
Less than 30 mg/g
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