Question

Describe the constituents of dialysis fluid and explain why this make up is necessary.

Accepted Answer

Dialysis fluid:Normal plasma levels of glucose - no net movement of glucose out of bloodNormal plasma levels of mineral ions - excess will move out by diffusion down concentration gradient into dialysis fluidNo urea - steep concentration gradient so much of urea leaves the blood

Front	Describe the constituents of dialysis fluid and explain why this make up is necessary.
Back	Dialysis fluid: Normal plasma levels of glucose - no net movement of glucose out of blood Normal plasma levels of mineral ions - excess will move out by diffusion down concentration gradient into dialysis fluid No urea - steep concentration gradient so much of urea leaves the blood

Dialysis Fluid Normal Plasma Levels Glucose Blood Concentration