Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

During peritoneal dialysis, dialysis fluid is introduced into which part of the human body?

Correct answer: B. Abdomen

  • A. Liver
  • B. Abdomen
  • C. Kidney
  • D. Pancreas

Explanation

Peritoneal indicates that it involves the abdominal cavity, thus dialysis fluid is introduced into the abdomen during peritoneal cavity.

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