a. Energy: Fats serve as a fuel for energy production. Fat is also an important storage form of body fuel. b. Essential Nutrients: Dietary triglycerides supply the body with essential fatty acids.
Ultrafiltration is the part of the hemodialysis process where fluid is removed from the bloodstream and is often done with the sole purpose of taking fluid off when diuretics aren't doing the trick, or the kidneys have taken a hit and need relief from fluid overload. SLED is hemodialysis at a slower rate.
Now there are two: kidney transplant and dialysis. Dialysis is a treatment that can clean the blood. A filter is used to remove wastes. A membrane (thin layer of tissue) keeps blood separate from a special fluid called dialysate. The membrane has tiny pores in it that let wastes and water out.