In dialysis, the cleansing wastes from the blood is achieved by

a. active transport across a semi­permeable membrane.
b. facilitated diffusion across a semi­permeable membrane.
c. simple diffusion across a semi­permeable membrane.
d. movement of water into the blood from the dialysis solution.
e. active transport of glucose from the blood to the dialysis solution


Ans: e. active transport of glucose from the blood to the dialysis solution

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