Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): In peritoneal dialysis, the dialyzing fluid is introduced in abdominal cavity
Statement (II): The peritoneal membrane acts as a non permeable dialyzing membrane.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

The peritoneum acts as a semipermeable membrane, not a non-permeable one.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
In peritoneal dialysis, wastes are removed from blood using the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Step 2: Check Statement I
A catheter puts dialysing fluid into the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity, and after some hours the fluid with wastes is drained. Statement I is correct.

Step 3: Check Statement II
The peritoneum works as a semipermeable dialysing membrane. Urea and other wastes pass through it from blood into the fluid, so a non-permeable membrane is impossible.

Step 4: Conclusion
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Final Answer:
Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. \[ \boxed{\text{(C) }\text{Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.}} \]