Question

The use of an artificial kidney during Hemodialysis may result in

(a) Nitrogenous waste build-up in the body

(b) Non-elimination of excess potassium ions

(c) Reduced absorption of calcium ions from the gastrointestinal tract

(d) Reduced RBC production

• A. (a) and (b) are correct
• B. (b) and (c) are correct
• C. (c) and (d) are correct
• D. (a) and (d) are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(c) and (d) are correct

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

Statement (iii):

1. Phosphate ions, as well as calcium ions, are removed during the hemodialysis process.
2. As a result, calcium ion absorption from the gastrointestinal system will be reduced.
3. When your kidneys are no longer functioning properly to remove wastes, salts, and liquids from your blood, hemodialysis is used.
4. One treatment for advanced kidney failure is hemodialysis, which can let you maintain an active lifestyle despite your failing kidneys.

Statement (iv):

1. Due to a decrease in erythropoietin hormone, RBC production will be lowered.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Statement (i):

1. Hemodialysis is a blood-cleaning treatment that involves the use of a dialysis machine and a specific filter known as an artificial kidney, or dialyzer.
2. This assertion is untrue since the area that has built up in the body is removed during the hemodialysis or dialysis process.
3. So the body does not become overloaded with nitrogenous waste.

Statement (ii):

1. Urea and potassium are removed from the body by dialysis.

Final answer: The use of an artificial kidney during Hemodialysis may result in reduced absorption of calcium ions from the gastrointestinal tract and reduced RBC production.