Question

Which of the following is correct with reference to hemodialysis?

• A. It is a process for removing waste and excess water from the blood.
• B. It is used primarily as an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people.
• C. The dialysis machine is made up of a series of membranes that act as filters and a special liquid called dialysate.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Hemodialysis, also spelt haemodialysis, commonly called kidney dialysis or simply dialysis, is a process of purifying the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working normally. One needle will slowly remove blood and transfer it to a machine called a dialyzer (dialysis machine). The dialysis machine is made up of a series of membranes that act as filters and a special liquid called dialysate. The membranes filter waste products from your blood, which are passed into the dialysate fluid.