State the implication of a high value of NPN in blood and urine.

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  1. State the implication of a high value of NPN in blood and urine. 
  2. What does the amount of urea, ammonia, and creatinine in the urine tell us about renal function?
  3. Which food substances can lead to an increased value of NPN in the blood?
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