Perry's body is not able to efficiently remove metabolic waste products from his blood, so he must receive dialysis treatments. Which organ(s)in his body is/are diseased?
A)pancreas
B)heart and blood vessels
C)liver
D)kidneys
E)small intestine

Question

Perry's body is not able to efficiently remove metabolic waste products from his blood, so he must receive dialysis treatments. Which organ(s)in his body is/are diseased? ​
A)pancreas ​
B)heart and blood vessels
C)liver
D)kidneys
E)small intestine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine. If they are diseased or damaged, as in Perry's case, they may not be able to efficiently remove metabolic waste products from the blood, leading to the need for dialysis treatments.

Perry's Body Is Not Able to Efficiently Remove Metabolic Waste