What Does Urinary Specific Gravity Measure

Question

What does urinary specific gravity measure? A) Plasma H⁺ concentration B) Hydration status of the body C) Plasma potassium D) The buffering capacity of the blood

Accepted Answer

Urinary specific gravity measures the concentration of solutes in the urine, which is influenced by the hydration status of the body. It is commonly used to assess dehydration.