MEDICAL
KIDNEY
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Question
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Which are basic components of a dialysis machine?
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blood compartment
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Compartment for dialysis fluid
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Semipermeable membrane
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The bicarbonate component contains sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride; the acid component contains chloride salts of sodium, potassium (if needed), calcium, magnesium, acetate (or citrate), and glucose (optional). These two components are mixed simultaneously with purified water to make the dialysate.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are two types of dialysis, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, that both perform normal kidney functions, filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood.
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