A 60-year-old female with a history of alcoholism complains of recent weight gain and right flank pain.Physical examination reveals severe ascites.This condition is caused by decreased:
A) Albumin and lack of cellular integrity
B) Capillary filtration pressure
C) Capillary permeability
D) Antidiuretic hormone secretion

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Ascites is due to decreased albumin and lack of cellular integrity.
Ascites is due to decreased albumin and lack of cellular integrity,not capillary filtration pressure.
Ascites is due to decreased albumin and lack of cellular integrity,not decreased capillary permeability.
Ascites is due to decreased albumin and lack of cellular integrity,not antidiuretic hormone secretion.

A 60-Year-Old Female with a History of Alcoholism Complains of Recent