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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 15:42, 22 July 2008
, 15:42, 22 July 2008→Structure
==Structure==
==Structure==
*Peritoneum is normally smooth and clear,
*Small volume of clear fluid for lubrication - in equilibrium with plasma but doesn't contain high molecular weight molecules like fibrinogen
*Small animals
**Low volume of clear straw coloured fluid
**Specific gravity <1.015 to 1.018
**Total protein 25-39g/L
**Nucleated cell count <3x10e9/L
**[[Mesothelial cells|Mesothelial cells]]/macrophages
==Function==
==Function==