Biology: Year 10 Term 2: Kidney Problems 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyCells, tissues and organsHomeostasisNervous system, hormones and behaviourGCSEAQA Created by: Charlotte HerondaleCreated on: 18-12-18 11:50 What things are symptoms of a kidney issue if in urine? (3) Glucose, Red blood cells, Proteins 1 of 10 What can cause kidney problems? (3) Injuries, Infections, Genetics 2 of 10 What problems can be caused by malfunctioning kidneys? (3) Toxin buildup, Water/mineral content unregulated, Potential death 3 of 10 What is dialysis? (2) Artificial blood filtering via a machine 4 of 10 How does dialysis work? (3) Blood flows through machine with partially permeable membrane, osmosis controls what is filtered in and out 5 of 10 What is in the dialysis fluid and why? (3) Some glucose so concentration is same and no net movement, Minerals so any excess filter out of blood, No urea as all needs removing 6 of 10 What are the advantages of dialysis? (3) Buys time to wait for transplant, Used as artificial kidney to filter correctly, Some machines are used at home 7 of 10 What are the disadvantages of dialysis? (5) Requires low protein diet, Only temporary correction of concentrations, Not long term, Long regular sessions, More costly than transplant 8 of 10 What are some problems with transplants? (5) Could be rejected, Attacked by immune system, Requires immunosuppressant drugs for life, Increased infection risk due to drugs, Only lasts 10 years 9 of 10 What could solve this in the future? (3) Stem cells grow organs as these are from your own body so won't be attacked 10 of 10
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