Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

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Which treatment for renal failure uses an artificial kidney machine to filter waste from the blood?

Kidney transplant

Hemodialysis

Lithotripsy

Peritoneal dialysis

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Understand the function of the kidneys: The kidneys filter waste products and excess substances from the blood, maintaining a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood.

Identify the problem: Renal failure occurs when the kidneys are unable to perform their function of filtering waste from the blood effectively.

Explore treatment options: In the context of renal failure, treatments aim to replicate the kidney's function. Options include kidney transplant, hemodialysis, lithotripsy, and peritoneal dialysis.

Focus on hemodialysis: Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses an artificial kidney machine, known as a dialyzer, to filter waste, excess salts, and fluids from the blood. This process involves diverting blood from the body into the machine, where it is cleaned and then returned to the body.

Differentiate from other treatments: A kidney transplant involves replacing the failed kidney with a healthy one from a donor. Lithotripsy is a procedure to break down kidney stones, not a treatment for renal failure. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen to filter blood inside the body, rather than an external machine.