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 what is the difference between urea and uric acid

Difference between urea and uric acid:

UreaUric Acid

In human body, urea is a waste product. It is excreted along with other components in the urine. Urea is excreted from the body through sweat also.

 

Uric acid also is excreted from the body, but it is the final product in the urine metabolism. So it is always excreted with urine.

 

The chemical formula of urea is (NH2)2CO.

 

The chemical formula of uric acid is C5H4N4O3.

 

It is not toxic and is widely used in the manufacture of the fertilizers.

 

It is toxic to the tissues and also is a fertilizer owing to its nitrogen content.

 

The high level of blood urea in humans can affect the kidney. When excess of urea deposit is found in the body, it indicates the failure or less functioning of the kidneys.

 

If the uric acid content becomes high it can cause pains in your joints. More raised level of uric acid in the body leads to the formation of kidney stones.

 

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Urea is the waste that is produced when your body metabolizes protein. It dissolves in blood and is excreted in the urine. It is also excreted, along with sodium chloride, in sweat. Uric acid is the final breakdown product of purine metabolism and is also excreted in the urine. High levels of uric acid in the blood are associated with medical conditions such as gout, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and kidney stones. Low levels in the blood can be associated with multiple sclerosis. Eating foods high in purine can cause an increase in the levels in the blood. These include eating a lot of sea salt, organ meats such as liver, beef, poultry, pork, fish, asparagus, cauliflower, dried peas & beans, lentils, mushrooms, spinach, oatmeal and wheat bran & wheat germ. Also sweetbreads, anchovies, sardines, mackerel and scallops and fructose.

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