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11. Dialysis machines, medical equipment used to help patients with renal diseases, are often referred to as artificial kidneys. How
does the dialysis machine act as an artificial kidney? (3 pts)



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Final answer:

The dialysis machine acts as an artificial kidney by filtering blood, using a semipermeable membrane to remove waste, and returning clean blood to the patient's body.


Explanation:

The dialysis machine acts as an artificial kidney by:

  1. Filtering the patient's blood to remove excess water, waste products, and other substances.
  2. Utilizing a semipermeable membrane to allow waste molecules like urea to pass through into a solution called dialysate.
  3. Returning the cleansed blood back to the patient's body, mimicking the purification function of natural kidneys.

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