Which statement is false about 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 causes movement 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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Circulating nitric oxide causes vasodilation, not vasoconstriction, which leads to increased blood flow and may promote movement of fluid out of the peritoneal cavity. Therefore, statement D is false.

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