Write any two similarities between a dialysis machine and a real kidney.

Two similarities between a dialysis machine and a real kidney are:

  1. Filtration of Waste Products: Both a dialysis machine and a real kidney filter out waste products, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood. The kidney performs this filtration through its glomeruli, while a dialysis machine mimics this function by using a semipermeable membrane to remove waste and excess substances.

  2. Regulation of Electrolyte Balance: Both help in regulating the levels of electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and calcium in the blood. The kidney does this naturally through its nephrons, while a dialysis machine uses a special fluid (dialysate) to maintain the balance of electrolytes during the process.

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