Joshua has had high blood pressure for a number of years. At Joshua's last checkup, his doctor orders tests to measure the amount of creatinine in Joshua's blood and urine. Creatinine is a compound that forms whenever muscles break down creatine, a chemical that helps supply energy for muscle contractions.
a.) Does everyone have creatine in their circulating blood?
b.) Does everyone secrete creatinine in their urine? Why or why not?

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The Answer of Joshua has had high blood pressure for a number of years. At Joshua's last checkup, his doctor orders tests to measure the amount of creatinine in Joshua's blood and urine. Creatinine is a compound that forms whenever muscles break down creatine, a chemical that helps supply energy for muscle contractions.
a.) Does everyone have creatine in their circulating blood?
b.) Does everyone secrete creatinine in their urine? Why or why not?

Joshua Has Had High Blood Pressure for a Number of Years