Dialysis vs Transplant
Choosing between a life-long machine or a surgical transplant is a critical decision for kidney patients.
What is the main risk associated with a kidney transplant?
What is Dialysis vs Transplant?
"Kidney transplant and dialysis are the two primary treatments for end-stage renal disease."
What is the main function of the kidneys in homeostasis?
Choose the correct option to complete the statement. ____ is when blood vessels narrow to keep heat in
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What happens if body cells lose too much water by osmosis?
Treatment Trade-offs
Transplant: Permanent solution but high risk of organ rejection.
Dialysis: No surgery required but involves strict diet and time-consuming sessions.
Transplants are cheaper for the NHS in the long run than long-term dialysis.
Immunosuppressant drugs must be taken for life after a transplant to prevent rejection.
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