NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The process of artificially filtering the blood to remove waste is known as
A
kidney failure
B
kidney stones
C
lithotrypsy
D
dialysis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hemodialysis is a treatment to filter wastes and water from your blood, as your kidneys did when they were healthy. Hemodialysis helps control blood pressure and balance important minerals, such as potassium, sodium, and calcium, in your blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) In peritoneal dialysis, your blood is filtered inside your own body instead of using a dialyzer machine. For this type of dialysis, the lining of your abdomen or belly area (also called the peritoneum) is used as a filter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hemodialysis is a process by which wastes from the body are removed by using an artificial kidney. A series of tubes, made up of semipermeable membrane are placed in a dialysis solution to remove the wastes and purified blood is pumped back into the body.

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