What Is the Underlying Process Involved in Dialysis

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying process involved in dialysis?

• A)mixtures are homogenous.
• B)osmosis is due to a difference in solution concentrations.
• C)pressure is applied to the blood squeezing out the impurities.
• D)an electrical potential separates the blood from the impurities.

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Definitions:

Small Intestine

A long, coiled section of the gastrointestinal tract where most digestion of food and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Cecum

Cul-de-sac forming the first part of the large intestine.

Renal Arteries

Blood vessels that supply the kidneys with blood, enabling them to filter waste products from the blood to produce urine.

Kidneys

Bean-shaped organs that filter waste products from the blood, excrete urine, and help regulate blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.