A counter-current system in haemodialysis is beneficial because it maintains a steep concentration gradient, maximizing the rate of exchange across the dialysis membrane.
A counter-current system in haemodialysis maintains a concentration gradient across the dialysis membrane, maximizing the efficiency of solute exchange.
| Front | Explain why a countercurrent system is useful in haemodialysis. |
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| Back | Countercurrent exhange system - maintains concentration gradient to maixmise exchange that takes place |
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