Use of an artificial kidney during hemodialysis may result in : Which of the following options is the most appropriate?
- C and D only
- A and D only
- A and B only
- B and C only
Answer
(1) C and D only
Solution
In haemodialysis, blood is passed through an artificial kidney (dialysing unit) where nitrogenous wastes such as urea and excess ions like K+ diffuse out into the dialysing fluid.
⇒ A and B are wrong, since waste build-up and retention of excess K+ are what dialysis removes.
The artificial kidney cannot perform the endocrine functions of the kidney:
⇒ As per NCERT, the JG cells of the kidney release erythropoietin, which stimulates RBC formation; its absence leads to reduced RBC production (D).
⇒ The kidney also forms the active form of vitamin D (calcitriol), needed for absorption of Ca2+ from the gut; its absence reduces calcium absorption (C).
∴ C and D are correct.
Answer: (1)