A procedure that removes nitrogenous wastes and excess ions directly from the blood, replacing the normal function of the kidneys, is:
A) nephrography
B) renal transplant
C) hemodialysis
D) peritoneal dialysis
C
Explanation: The combining form hem/o means "blood"; dia-, "through"; and -lysis, "dissolve."
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)