GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify the main component of human kidney that is replicated in artificial kidney
A
Loop of Henle
B
Glomerular
C
Collecting duct
D
Proximal tubule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main components of a wearable artificial kidney are, as follows: dialysis membrane. dialysate regeneration. vascular access.

Detailed explanation-2: -An artificial kidney is a device that is used to remove nitrogenous wastes from the blood through dialysis. This device works from outside the body of the patient. It is similar to the function of the kidney except there is no reabsorption that occurs during this process.

Detailed explanation-3: -The artificial kidney works on the procedure of dialysis known as hemodialysis. A dialyser is used to remove creatinine and urea from the blood by using a semi-permeable membrane and thus performs the function of filtration of blood when the kidneys fail to function.

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