Creatinine
Medical term · C
A waste product created by muscle metabolism. Doctors sometimes test creatinine levels to examine kidney function.
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MetabolismThis involves chemical reactions to generate energy for organs to work. It is a complex mechanism leading to making compounds such as proteins, fats, and sugars. This involves…
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KidneyThe body’s two kidneys keep fluids balanced by filtering the blood. Waste products are then excreted as urine.
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Creatine kinaseAn enzyme that leaks into the bloodstream in high amounts if a muscle is damaged. Can be used to detect heart attack or muscle damage from other diseases.