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GK QUESTION#3784

What is the primary function of an artificial kidney (dialysis machine)?

  1. ATo produce urine
  2. BTo filter glucose from the blood
  3. CTo remove nitrogenous wastes like urea and creatinineCorrect answer
  4. DTo increase blood pressure
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C. To remove nitrogenous wastes like urea and creatinine

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Haemodialysis removes wastes such as urea and creatinine and excess fluid from the blood. It replaces some filtration functions of the kidneys, rather than every kidney function.

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