HUMAN BIOLOGY
HUMAN BIOLOGY
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The reason for the frequent use of hemodialysis in a patient with renal failure.

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Urine is a waste product that is produced to excrete cellular waste. It also helps in regulating the amount of water, the blood volume and blood pressure of the body, which is a part of homeostasis.

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