Dialysis is a treatment that can replace kidney function in some patients with kidney failure, while they await transplantation. Based on your knowledge of kidney function, how do you expect dialysis to work?
A) Dialysis extracts metabolic wastes from the blood.
B) Dialysis exchanges gases between the blood and the atmosphere.
C) Dialysis delivers nutrients to the blood.
D) Dialysis produces heat in the blood.

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Dialysis works by removing metabolic waste from the blood, such as urea and creatinine, which are normally filtered by the kidneys. During dialysis, blood is filtered through a semipermeable membrane that allows waste products to be removed while leaving important nutrients and blood cells in the blood.

Dialysis Is a Treatment That Can Replace Kidney Function in Some