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The solute concentration of the dialysate is maintained to create a concentration gradient that allows for the removal of waste products and excess solutes from the blood during dialysis. By adjusting the concentration of electrolytes and other solutes in the dialysate, a controlled exchange of solutes can occur across the semi-permeable membrane of the dialyzer to facilitate the purification of the blood. The concentration of the dialysate solution is crucial in achieving efficient removal of waste while minimizing the risk of electrolyte imbalances.
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Explain the relationship between solute concentration and osmotic pressure?
I believe the answer is this: The greater the solute concentration, the lower the water concentration. My source of information comes from 'Integrate; the Benjamin Cummings Custom Laboratory program for anatomy & physiology'
What is the name of a solution whose concentration of solute is equal to the maximum concentration that is predicted from the solute's solubility?
A solution whose concentration of solute is equal to the maximum concentration predicted from the solute's solubility is called a saturated solution. In a saturated solution, the solute is in equilibrium with its undissolved form, meaning no more solute can dissolve at that specific temperature and pressure.
What is the concentration of a 4.0 L solution that has 2.0 mol of solute?
The concentration of the solute is 0,5 molar.
What is concentration gradient downhill or uphill?
when the solute passes from a higher solute concentration to a lower solute concentration, it is known as concentration gradient downhill. and the reverse is true for uphill. also, down hill transport requires energy which is derived from ATP. uphill transport is not derived from ATP's rather from the random motion of the molecules themselves.
Is dilution is the addition of solute to decrease the concentration of solvent?
No. dilution is the addition of solvent to decrease the concentration of a solute.
What is the aim of the countercurrent flow in the hemodialysis dialyzer?
In creating hemodialysis dialyzers, either a countercurrent or cocurrent flow can be used between the unfiltered blood and the dialysate used to clean the blood. Using a differential material balance (fluid mechanics) on the fluid and solute entering and leaving the device, the molar flow rate of the blood into the dialysate can be calculated. Without showing the math behind it, countercurrent flow if more efficient at cleaning the blood than cocurrent flow in a hemodialysis dialyzer. The reason for this is because the countercurrent flow allows the outlet concentration of the dialysate to exceed the outlet concentration of the blood, and approach the inlet concentration of the blood. With cocurrent flow, the exit concentration of the dialysate is slightly less than the outlet concentration of the blood, but much less than the inlet concentration. Physically speaking, countercurrent flow optimizes the concentration gradient throughout the length that the dialysate and blood are flowing next to one another. This causes more urea to diffuse through the membrane within this length, allowing the blood to be cleaned faster than cocurrent flow.
Can you tell which solution has higher sugar concentration Explain?
Depending on the solute... (not sure though) but y
What is the process of water from an area of low solute concentration to an high solute of high concentration?
Osmosis is the process of water moving from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
What is the process of water from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration?
Osmosis is the process of water moving from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
What is the process water moving from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration?
Osmosis is the process of water moving from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
Explain the relationship between solute concentration and osmotic pressure?
I believe the answer is this: The greater the solute concentration, the lower the water concentration. My source of information comes from 'Integrate; the Benjamin Cummings Custom Laboratory program for anatomy & physiology'
What is the process of water moving from a solute concentration to a high solute concentration?
hypertonic
What is the process of water moving from a low solute concentration to a solute concentration?
hypertonic
In osmosis explain why water moves toward a hypotonic area?
Osmosis is the net movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration (less solute) to a region of lower water concentration (more solute). And since hypertonic means that there is more solute inside the cell, the solute will try to exit to balance the concentration.
What is the name of a solution whose concentration of solute is equal to the maximum concentration that is predicted from the solute's solubility?
A solution whose concentration of solute is equal to the maximum concentration predicted from the solute's solubility is called a saturated solution. In a saturated solution, the solute is in equilibrium with its undissolved form, meaning no more solute can dissolve at that specific temperature and pressure.
What is the concentration of a 4.0 L solution that has 2.0 mol of solute?
The concentration of the solute is 0,5 molar.
What is a ratio of a solute to a solvent is?
This is the concentration of the solute in the solution.
