Biology - Excretory Products and their Elimination Question with Solution | TestHub
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Peritoneal dialysis is as efficient as haemodialysis.
Statement (II): Secretion of erythropoietin, renin and calcitriol by kidneys is not possible using dialysis machine.
In light of the above statements, choose themost appropriateanswer from the options given below.
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Answer:
Solution:
Statement (I) is incorrect because peritoneal dialysis is generally less efficient than haemodialysis in removing wastes and excess fluids from the blood.
Statement (II) is correct because a dialysis machine only acts as an artificial kidney for filtration and cannot perform the endocrine functions of the natural kidney, such as the secretion of erythropoietin, renin, and calcitriol.
Therefore, Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
Answer: Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
