Question detail
Which substance is primarily removed from the blood during kidney dialysis?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. Glucose
- B. Urea
- C. Insulin
- D. Protein
Answer
Urea
Explanation
Urea is a waste product that is removed from the blood during kidney dialysis to prevent its accumulation in the body.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Dialysis Function
Students often think that dialysis completely replaces kidney function instead of understanding that it only removes waste products like urea and balances ions.
Clarify that while dialysis helps manage waste removal and ion balance, it does not replicate all kidney functions, such as hormone production and fluid regulation.
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