A patient with chronic cirrhosis of the liver presents with ascites which is caused by
A. malnutrition
B. enlargement of the liver
C. blockage of the blood flow through the portal vein
D. difficulty in passing stool
E. pressure on the aorta
Answer: C
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1. yoo-ree-ter-oh-sten-OH-sis 2. yoo-RAL-oh-jee 3. yoo-rin-OH-meter 4. neh-FROH-ma 5. dis-YOO-ree-ah 6. en-yoo-REE-sis 7. hee-mah-TOO-ree-ah 8. hee-moh-dye-AL-ih-sis 9. pye-eh-loh-neh-FRYE-tis 10. SIS-toh-lith 11. LITH-oh-trip-see 12. mee-AY-tus 13. nef-roh-skleh-ROH-sis 14. nok-TOO-ree-ah 15. pol-ee-YOO-ree-ah 16. yoo-REE-ter 17. pye-YOO-ree-ah 18. yoo-REE-thral 19. KAL-kew-lus 20. yoo-REE-mee-ah
Often called just "mono," the full name is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In the treatment for reflux esophagitis, surgical intervention is always indicated
Indicate whether the statement is true or false