• Question: does urine contain any acids?

    Asked by itsteeyah to Amy, Karen, Sarah, Will on 20 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Will Reynolds

      Will Reynolds answered on 20 Jun 2012:

      Yes it does! Surprisingly it is called ‘Uric Acid’ and is a waste product from reactions that happen in the cells in your body. It is removed from the blood stream by your kidneys and ends up in urine.

    • Photo: Sarah Martin

      Sarah Martin answered on 20 Jun 2012:

      Hi itsteeyah!

      Uric acid is also what forms kidney stones if urine gets too acidic!
      🙂
      Sarah

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