What is ascites?

A. The excess accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
B. The rapid elimination of feces due to toxin production
C. The increased absorption of water from the chyme in the colon
D. The increased secretion of digestive enzymes due to nervous stimulation


Answer: A

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