Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
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Chapter 11 - Section 11.5 - Kidney Function Disorders - Check Your Progress - Page 234: 2

Answer

Hemodialysis uses an artificial kidney machine to filter the blood. As it filters the blood, it removes waste and reabsorbs necessary nutrients and water into the blood, just as a real kidney would.

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Hemodialysis uses an artificial kidney machine to filter the blood. As it filters the blood, it removes waste and reabsorbs necessary nutrients and water into the blood, just as a real kidney would.
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