16.8 - Disorders of the Excretory System
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What is uremia?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if kidneys stop functioning.
Define hemodialysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how blood is treated artificially.
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What condition results from the accumulation of urea in blood?
💡 Hint: Focus on the function of kidneys.
True or False: Hemodialysis is a permanent solution to kidney failure.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of dialysis.
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A patient diagnosed with uremia requires urgent treatment. Discuss the steps a healthcare provider would take to begin treatment.
💡 Hint: Consider the immediate actions after diagnosis.
Analyze how lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing renal calculi.
💡 Hint: Think about prevention strategies.
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