Question

Use of an artificial kidney during hemodialysis may result in____and _____

• A. Decreased absorption of calcium ions from the gastro-intestinal tract
• B. Reduced RBC production

Answer 1

Hemodialysis:

1. It is a treatment that filters waste and water from the blood, as it did when the kidneys were healthy.
2. It helps balance important minerals in the blood, such as potassium, sodium, and calcium and controls blood pressure.
3. It is a procedure that uses a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney to purify the blood
4. Decreased absorption of calcium ions from the gastrointestinal tract: Phosphate ions are removed along with these calcium ions during this process. This reduces the absorption of calcium ions from the gastrointestinal tract.
5. Decreased red blood cell production: Decreased erythropoietin hormone reduces red blood cell production.

Final answer: Use of an artificial kidney during hemodialysis may result in decreased absorption of calcium ions from gastrointestinal tract and reduced RBC production.