Using a kidney machine to remove waste products from the blood is known as ________.
A)autolysis
B)hemodialysis
C)hemolysis
D)osmosis
E)osmolysis

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Hemodialysis is the process of using a machine to remove waste products from the blood in individuals with kidney failure. Autolysis refers to the breakdown of cells by enzymes produced by the cells themselves, while hemolysis is the rupture of red blood cells leading to the release of hemoglobin. Osmosis and osmolysis refer to the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane, with osmolysis specifically referring to the rupture of cells in a hypertonic solution.

Using a Kidney Machine to Remove Waste Products from the Blood