Kidneys and Artificial Kidneys
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What is the function of an artificial kidney?

  • To accumulate poisonous wastes in the body
  • To reduce blood flow to the kidneys
  • To increase the activity of the kidneys
  • To remove waste products from the blood through dialysis (correct)

    • What can happen if there is reduced activity in the kidneys?

  • Accumulation of poisonous wastes in the body (correct)
  • Improved blood filtration
  • Decreased reabsorption in the kidney tubules
  • Increased reabsorption in the kidney tubules

    • How does an artificial kidney function differ from a natural kidney?

  • Artificial kidneys have semi-permeable lining while natural kidneys do not
  • Artificial kidneys involve reabsorption while natural kidneys do not (correct)
  • Artificial kidneys allow more reabsorption than natural kidneys
  • Artificial kidneys do not involve diffusion

    • Why is it important to remove nitrogenous waste products from the blood?

    <p>To maintain body homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a healthy adult, what is the approximate daily volume of initial filtrate in the kidneys?

    <p>180 litres per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of dialysing fluid in an artificial kidney?

    <p>To aid in diffusion of waste products from blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if there is reduced blood flow to the kidneys?

    <p>Reduction in kidney activity leading to accumulation of poisonous wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an artificial kidney remove waste products from the blood?

    <p>Through dialysis and diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the dialysing fluid in an artificial kidney?

    <p>To remove nitrogenous waste products from the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the function of an artificial kidney differ from a natural kidney?

    <p>No reabsorption involved in artificial kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the daily volume of initial filtrate in the kidneys of a healthy adult?

    <p>Approximately 180 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to remove nitrogenous waste products from the blood?

    <p>Accumulation of these wastes can be harmful and even lead to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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