Question

Haemodialysis is also known as extracorporeal dialysis.

(a) True

(b) False

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This key question is from Pharmacokinetic topic in chapter Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions & Basic Considerations of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

To elaborate: Haemodialysis is the process of removal of unwanted solutes from the blood to a dialysate. This whole process is done outside the body in a series of tubes covered with artificial semipermeable membrane. Thus this process is known as extracorporeal dialysis. The equipment is referred to as artificial kidney or haemodialyzer.