Q60 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 1) · Biology

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Peritoneal dialysis is as efficient as haemodialysis.
Statement (II): Secretion of erythropoietin, renin and calcitriol by kidneys is not possible using dialysis machine.
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.
  • Correct answer
    D
    Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Solution

Statement (I) is incorrect because peritoneal dialysis is generally less efficient than haemodialysis in removing wastes and excess fluids from the blood.

Statement (II) is correct because a dialysis machine only acts as an artificial kidney for filtration and cannot perform the endocrine functions of the natural kidney, such as the secretion of erythropoietin, renin, and calcitriol.

Therefore, Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Answer: Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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