CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    In peritoneal dialysis, the blood is

    A)  not removed from the body and an artificial filter is used

    B)  removed from the body and an artificial filter is employed

    C)  removed from the body and a natural filter is employed

    D)  not removed from the body and a natural filter is used

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Peritoneal dialysis CPD) is a treatment for patients with severe chronic kidney failure. The process uses the patients peritoneum in the abdomen as a membrane across which fluids and dissolved substances are exchanged from the blood. Fluid is introduced through a permanent tube in the abdomen and flushed out. PD is used as an alternative to haemodialysis though it is far less common.


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