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Ascites refers to the building up of serous fluid inside the peritoneal cavity. It results in swelling in the abdomen. This excess accumulation of fluid reduces the reabsorption capacity of the peritoneal cavity. The symptoms of ascites include heartburn, abdominal discomfort, pain in the lower back, and indigestion.
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MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 1 - Prob. 1MCCh. 1 - Which of the following is (are) involved in...Ch. 1 - More than one choice may apply. Which of the...Ch. 1 - More than one choice may apply. Using the terms...Ch. 1 - Match the proper anatomical term (column B) with...Ch. 1 - Prob. 6MCCh. 1 - A neurosurgeon orders a spinal tap for a patient....Ch. 1 - More than one choice may apply. Which of the...Ch. 1 - Define anatomy and physiology.Ch. 1 - List the 11 organ systems of the body, briefly...
Ch. 1 - Prob. 11SAECh. 1 - Explain the difference between positive and...Ch. 1 - Many body structures are symmetrical. Are the...Ch. 1 - Describe the locations that the following body...Ch. 1 - Which of the following organ systems-digestive,...Ch. 1 - A diagnostic radiographer told John that she was...Ch. 1 - 23. How is the concept of homeostasis (or its...Ch. 1 - Jennifer fell off her motorcycle and tore a nerve...Ch. 1 - Mr. Garica is behaving abnormally and doctors...Ch. 1 - 19. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted in...Ch. 1 - 20. Mr. Harvey, a computer programmer, has been...
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