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Why does dialysis fluid contain glucose and salts at the same concentration as normal plasma?

Correct answer D. So that these useful substances are not lost from the blood by diffusion

Explanation

With equal concentrations on both sides, there is no net diffusion of glucose or the correct salts. Only wastes like urea and excess ions move out of the blood.

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