Q.7 Write the normal composition of urine.
Answer:
The normal composition of urine is shown in the following table:
Table 11.1 Normal Chemical composition of urineย
(source: NASA Contractor Report)
| Water | 95% |
| Urea | 9.3 g/l |
| Chloride ions | 1.87 g/l |
| Sodium ions | 1.17 g/l |
| Potassium ions | 0.750 g/l |
|
Other ions and compounds |
Variable amounts |