Question

Pyuria is the condition of urine containing

• A. red blood cells
• B. white blood cells
• C. homogentisic acid
• D. glucose

Answer 1

The correct option is B

white blood cells

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Pyuria refers to a condition in which an increased amount of white blood cells is found in urine.
2. The presence of 10 white blood cells per mm³ of urine is defined as pyuria.

Explanations of the incorrect options:

Option A:

In pyuria, white blood cells are present in urine, not red blood cells.

Option C:

When glucose is found in the urine, the condition is known as glycosuria.

Option D:

When homogentisic acid is found in the urine, the condition is known as alkaptonuria.

Final answer: Pyuria is the condition of urine containing white blood cells.