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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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===Peritoneal Fluid===
===Peritoneal Fluid===
*Peritoneal fluid is produced by mesothelial cells.
*The potential space formed by the two layers of peritoneum is filled with a thin film of fluid that allows the two layers to slide over each other freely.
*The potential space formed by the two layers of peritoneum is filled with a thin film of fluid that allows the two layers to slide over each other freely.
*Fluid is produced by mesothelial cells.
*Peritoneal fluid is also produced as a transudate which coats the serosal surface of viscera to facilitate frictionless movement e.g. during peristalsis.
*In equilibrium with plasma but doesn't contain high molecular weight molecules like fibrinogen.
*It is in equilibrium with plasma but doesn't contain high molecular weight molecules like fibrinogen.
==Function==
==Function==