HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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In CAPD, what serves as the dialysis membrane?
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the peritoneum membrane
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the kidneys themselves
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the walls of the blood vessels
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The human peritoneal membrane is semi‐permeable and hence can be used as a dialysis membrane.
Detailed explanation-2: -Peritoneal dialysis (PD) uses the peritoneal membrane as a semi-permeable membrane for solute transfer and ultrafiltration.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under optimal conditions, the peritoneum acts as an efficient, semipermeable dialysis membrane, enabling removal of metabolites, uremic toxins, salt, and water from the patient.
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