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An artificial kidney is a haemodialysis machine used to remove toxic substances from the blood of patients with complete kidney failure. Which of the following statements about haemodialysis is false?

Option: 1

Haemodialysis involves the diffusion of unwanted substances across a semipermeable membrane.

 

 


Option: 2

The patient is connected to the machine by a tube attached to a vein, usually the radial vein.
 


Option: 3

The cellophane tube used in haemodialysis is permeable to blood cells and proteins.

 


Option: 4

Dialysing fluid used in haemodialysis contains the same quantities of electrolytes and nutrients as normal plasma but contains no waste products.


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The false statement in the given question is option c. .

 The cellophane tube used in haemodialysis is impermeable to blood cells and proteins. 

Option c is the correct answer. 

 

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