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What is ascites? Select one:
a. The excess accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
b. The increased absorption of water from the chime in the colon
c. The increased secretion of digestive enzymes due to nervous stimulation
d. The rapid elimination of feces due to toxin production

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Answer: a. The excess accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

Explanation:

Ascites is a condition in which excess fluid accumulates in the abdomen. In this condition around 25ml of the fluid get collected inside the peritoneal cavity. The symptoms associated with this problem includes the increase in the size of the abdomen, increase in weight, shortness of the breath and abdominal discomfort.

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