Accumulation of Fluid in the Abdominal Cavity in Patients with Cirrhosis

question 8

Multiple Choice

Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity in patients with cirrhosis is associated with hypersecretion of which hormone?

• A) Insulin
• B) Glucagon
• C) Corticosteroids
• D) Aldosterone
• E) Androgen

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Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

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Neurotransmitters

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