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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)

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==Structure==

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*Peritoneum is normally smooth and clear,

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*Small volume of clear fluid for lubrication - in equilibrium with plasma but doesn't contain high molecular weight molecules like fibrinogen

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*Small animals

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**Low volume of clear straw coloured fluid

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**Specific gravity <1.015 to 1.018

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**Total protein 25-39g/L

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**Nucleated cell count <3x10e9/L

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**[[Mesothelial cells|Mesothelial cells]]/macrophages

==Function==

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