Artificial Organs Introduction
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Artificial Organs Introduction

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What is the primary function of artificial organs?

  • To provide functions similar to natural organs (correct)
  • To remove waste from the blood
  • To regulate blood plasma composition
  • To replace damaged limbs

    • What is the term used to describe the malfunction of kidneys?

  • Kidney failure (correct)
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Blood toxicity
  • Kidney disease

    • How does the hemodialysis machine work?

  • By removing chemical substances from the blood based on concentration differences (correct)
  • By using gravity flow to remove waste from the blood
  • By instilling a solution of glucose and electrolyte into the peritoneal cavity
  • By using automatic pumping to regulate blood plasma composition

    • What is the purpose of the peritoneal cavity in peritoneal dialysis?

    <p>To instill a solution of glucose and electrolyte for waste removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common limitation of kidney transplantation?

    <p>Long waiting period and blood group must match</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the semi-permeable membrane in the hemodialysis machine?

    <p>To separate the toxins from the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is monitored through measuring the electrical conductivity of the dialysate solution?

    <p>Concentration of dialysate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the peristaltic pump in the hemodialysis machine?

    <p>To pump the blood through the dialyzer coil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to detect blood to dialysate leaks in the hemodialysis machine?

    <p>Photoelectric transducers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically used in most open-heart surgeries?

    <p>Membrane oxygenators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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