Renal pathophysiology · Physiology

Which substance accumulates in uremia?

  1. Creatinine and urea
  2. Filtered glucose reabsorbed by tubules
  3. Serum albumin lost in urine
  4. Ionized calcium bound to protein
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Correct answer: Creatinine and urea

Uremia results from accumulation of nitrogenous wastes such as urea and creatinine. These toxins cause systemic symptoms.

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