Question

(i) Identify the process taking place in the diagram. When does this process become
essential for an individual?
(ii) Describe the above process in detail.​

Answer 1

Answer:

In this diagram dialysis is being performed.

Dialysis is the artificial process of eliminating waste (diffusion) and unwanted water (ultrafiltration) from the blood. In a healthy man, kidney does this process naturally. Some people may have damaged or failed kidneys which no longer filter toxins from the blood. They do purify their blood through dialysis.

Answer 2

Answer:

i) In the above given diagram, the process which is performed is known as dialysis. It becomes necessary for an individual when both the kidneys of that individual get damaged.

ii) Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine. This helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job.