Diffusing blood through a membrane to remove wastes and maintain the proper balance is called:
A) dieresis.
B) hematuria.
C) hemodialysis.
D) uremia.

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Hemodialysis involves using a membrane to remove wastes from the blood and maintain proper balance, by diffusing them through the membrane. Dieresis is increased urine production, hematuria is presence of blood in the urine, and uremia is a buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney dysfunction. None of these options involve the use of a membrane to remove wastes.

Diffusing Blood Through a Membrane to Remove Wastes and Maintain