uu Flashcards
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What is dialysis?
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Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure, in which a machine filters toxic substances from the blood instead of the kidneys.
2
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What is diabetes?
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Diabetes is a condition where blood glucose concentration is not controlled properly by the body.
3
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What is insulin?
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Insulin is the hormone, produced in the pancreas, that reduces blood glucose concentration by making cells absorb glucose from the blood.
4
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What is an immunosuppressant?
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An immunosuppressant is a type of drug that reduces the responses of the immune system.
5
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What is the purpose of immunosuppressants?
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Immunosuppressants ensure that ‘foreign’ organs (like a transplanted kidney) are not fought by the immune system, preventing rejection.
