observe the diagram and answer the questions given in the picture ??
Answers
1) picture represents dialysis. Dialysis process is used to filter out the blood of patients whose kidneys failure and hence can't filter out the blood.Dialysis process filters out impurities out of blood like urea etc.
2)When patients kidney can't function properly then the process dialysis is used on patients. No, there aren't any alternative treatments available for kidney failure the patient either should go through dialysis at regular intervals or can ask for organ donation.
3) Kidneys can become damaged from a physical injury or a disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, or other disorders. High blood pressure and diabetes are the two most common causes of kidney failure.
Demerits of Dialysis: Some people may need to switch to haemodialysis after a few years to stop this happening. Another drawback of peritoneal dialysis is that the dialysis fluid used can cause a reduction in protein levels, which can lead to a lack of energy and, in some cases, malnutrition. Weight gain is also a possible side effect.
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