4.6.2 Control of water and ion content of the body

How does water leave the body?

How are urea and ions removed from the body?

What happens to excess amino acids in the liver?

What happens to poisonous substances in the liver?

What happens to old blood cells in the liver?

What happens in a healthy kidney?

What happens if the water content of the blood is too low?

What happens if the water content of the blood is too high?

How may people who suffer from kidney failure be treated?

What does kidney dialysis do?

How often does dialysis have to be carried out?

What happens in a dialysis machine?

What concentration of useful substances does dialysis fluid contain?

What does this ensure?

What are the advantages of a kidney transplant?

What are the disadvantages of a kidney transplant?

What are the advantages of kidney dialysis?

What are the disadvantages of kidney dialysis?