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, so A and B are wrong: waste build-up and retention of excess K+ are what dialysis removes.
The artificial kidney, however, cannot perform the endocrine functions of the kidney. As per NCERT, the JG cells of the kidney release erythropoietin, which stimulates RBC formation, so 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, so its absence reduces calcium absorption (C).
∴ C and D are correct.
Answer: (1)