What Is the Purpose of Dialysis Treatments

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of dialysis treatments?

• A)To constrict blood vessels to prevent death from dehydration
• B)To detoxify dangerous chemicals in the bloodstream
• C)To replenish oxygen in the bloodstream
• D)To keep the airways open so one can breathe

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Definitions:

[HCO3-]

The bicarbonate ion, an intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid. It plays a significant role in the pH buffering system of blood.

HA

HA typically refers to a generic acid formula where "H" represents hydrogen and "A" stands for an anion; it can also denote hyaluronic acid in biomedical contexts.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 to 14.

K

The symbol for Potassium, a chemical element with the atomic number 19, essential for many bodily functions.