Which of the following is a waste product derived from a breakdown of a compound normally found in muscle tissue?

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Creatinine is a waste product produced from the breakdown of creatine phosphate in muscle tissue. It is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine. Serum creatinine levels are used as a marker of kidney function, as the kidneys are responsible for removing creatinine from the blood. BUN (A) is a waste product derived from the breakdown of proteins in the liver, GFR (C) is a measure of kidney function, and urine (D) is the fluid excreted by the kidneys.

Which of the Following Is a Waste Product Derived from a Breakdown