Question

Accumulation of urea in blood is called

• A. hematuria
• B. pyuria
• C. uremia
• D. ketonuria

Answer 1

The correct option is C uremia

In humans, kidneys help in excreting out urea from the body. Abnormal functioning of kidneys can lead to accumulation of urea in blood. Such a condition is known as uremia. Uremia can lead to fluid, electrolyte and hormonal imbalances in the body. Patients having uremia can undergo hemodialysis to remove urea from blood.
Hematuria is the presence of blood in urine. Presence of blood in urine might be due to urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or tumors.
Pyuria is the clinical condition in which urine contains white blood cells or pus.
Ketonuria is the presence of ketone bodies in urine. Ketone bodies are end products of fatty acid breakdown. Generally ketones are completely broken down in the liver and hence small amounts are present in urine. But during ketonuria, large amounts of ketone bodies are present in urine.