Artificial kidney is a haemodialysis machine through which the toxic substances are removed from the blood of a person whose kidneys are completely damaged. Haemodialysis (Gr. haima = blood, dia = through, lyo = separate) is the process of diffusion across a semipermeable membrane to remove unwanted substances from the blood while adding desirable components. The pores in the membrane [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Sweat and Sebum. Difference # Sweat: 1. It is secreted by sweat glands. 2. It is fluid in nature. 3. Secretion is stimulated by rise in body temperature. 4. It is composed of mainly sodium chloride and water, traces of urea and lactic acid and very little amino acids and [...]
The following points highlight the eight major disorders of excretory systems in humans. Excretory System: Disorder # 1. Uremia: In this condition there are high concentrations of non-protein nitrogen's which include urea, uric acid, creatinine and a few less important compounds. Urea accumulation in blood is comparatively high in uremia. In such patients urea can be removed by a process [...]