MEDICAL
URETHRA
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Question
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Which process is used to remove urea from the blood?
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filtration
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reabsorption
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secretion
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Break down of proteins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys remove urea from the blood through tiny filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron consists of a ball formed of small blood capillaries (glomerulus) and a small tube called a renal tubule.
Detailed explanation-2: -With hemodialysis one supplements calcium and bicarbonate, while removing potassium, magnesium, and urea and other toxins using diffusion. Water and sodium are removed by ultrafiltration.
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