Kidney treatments (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What are the two main treatments for kidney failure?
What are the two main treatments for kidney failure?
Transplant and dialysis
Why can a healthy person donate one kidney?
Why can a healthy person donate one kidney?
We can live normally with just one
What are antigens on a transplanted kidney?
What are antigens on a transplanted kidney?
Special proteins acting as identity tags
What do antibodies do to a transplanted kidney?
What do antibodies do to a transplanted kidney?
Attack it, causing rejection
What two things help prevent rejection of a transplanted kidney?
What two things help prevent rejection of a transplanted kidney?
Match antigens and give immunosuppressants
Why do immunosuppressant drugs increase infection risk?
Why do immunosuppressant drugs increase infection risk?
They weaken the immune system
How does dialysis remove waste from blood?
How does dialysis remove waste from blood?
Through diffusion
What does partially permeable tubing in dialysis allow?
What does partially permeable tubing in dialysis allow?
Small molecules through, not big ones
Why does dialysis fluid contain no urea?
Why does dialysis fluid contain no urea?
To create a concentration difference
Why does dialysis fluid contain glucose and mineral ions?
Why does dialysis fluid contain glucose and mineral ions?
So these useful substances aren't lost
How often must dialysis patients attend hospital sessions?
How often must dialysis patients attend hospital sessions?
About three times per week
What lifestyle advantage does a kidney transplant offer over dialysis?
What lifestyle advantage does a kidney transplant offer over dialysis?
Can live a more normal life