1.39. Excretory System Problems http://www.ck12.org
FIGURE 1.71
During dialysis, a patient’s blood is sent
through a filter that removes waste prod-
ucts. The clean blood is returned to the
body.- What is kidney disease? What is chronic kidney disease? How are they similar, and how do they differ?
- What is kidney failure? How can people deal with kidney failure?
- What are the top two causes of kidney disease?
- How can doctors test for kidney disease? How can they treat kidney disease?
Review
- What is a urinary tract infection?
- Why is kidney failure such a serious health problem?