Which statement is false concerning the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
A) Impaired excretion of sodium by the kidneys promotes water retention.
B) Decreased oncotic pressure and increased hepatic sinusoidal hydrostatic pressure cause the movement of fluid into the peritoneal cavity.
C) Decreased blood flow to the kidneys activates aldosterone, which retains sodium.
D) Circulating nitric oxide causes vasoconstriction, which forces fluid from the capillaries into the peritoneal cavity.

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The arterial vasodilation theory proposes that circulating nitric oxide or the release of endotoxin from translocation of intestinal bacteria triggers arterial vasodilation of the splanchnic organs early in the course of cirrhosis and stimulates renal sodium retention through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system,increased sympathetic tone,and changes in the intrarenal blood flow.The other options provide accurate information regarding the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Which Statement Is False Concerning the Accumulation of Fluid in the Peritoneal