Describe about physical properties of urine.

1.	Describe about physical properties of urine.
Answer» Physical properties of urine: (a) Colour: Straw-yellow colour (due to presence of urochrome). (b) Volume: 1 -1- 5 litre per day but varies. (c) pH: 5 to 8, i.e., it is slightly acidic (pH = 6). (d) Odour: On standing, the smell of urine becomes strong, ammonia-like due to bacterial activity otherwise faint smell. (e) Specific gravity: 1003 to 1035.

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Physical properties of urine:

(a) Colour: Straw-yellow colour (due to presence of urochrome).

(b) Volume: 1 -1- 5 litre per day but varies.

(c) pH: 5 to 8, i.e., it is slightly acidic (pH = 6).

(d) Odour: On standing, the smell of urine becomes strong, ammonia-like due to bacterial activity otherwise faint smell.

(e) Specific gravity: 1003 to 1035.

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