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In peritoneal dialysis, which structure acts as the dialysis membrane?

Correct answer C. The peritoneum lining the abdominal cavity

Explanation

Dialysis fluid is run into the abdominal cavity. Waste products diffuse from blood capillaries across the peritoneum into the fluid, which is drained and replaced periodically.

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