A second type of dialysis uses the membrane lining theabdomen as an artifi cial kidney. A special fl uid is injectedthrough a tube attached to the body. The patients waste fl uidis drained. This procedure is performed daily.

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A second type of dialysis uses the membrane lining theabdomen as an artifi cial kidney. A special fl uid is injectedthrough a tube attached to the body. The patient’s waste fl uidis drained. This procedure is performed daily.

A	true
B	false
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three types of membranes currently used to manufacture dialyzers: cellulose, substituted cellulose, and synthetic noncellulose. Cellulose-Cellulose, primarily manufactured as cuprophan (or cuprophane), is a polysaccharide-based membrane obtained from pressed cotton.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option 3) i.e. High urea. Dialysis is a process to clean and filter the blood. It helps to get rid of the harmful waste and extra salts of the body. The fluid contained in the dialysis unit (artificial kidney) is almost similar to plasma in the body, except for having high urea concentration.

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