Ascites refers to abnormal accumulation fluid in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. The most common cause of ascites is cirrhosis of the liver. Treatment of ascites depends on its underlying cause.
Ecosystem. A functional system that includes an ecological community of organisms together with the physical environment, interacting as a unit. Ecosystems are characterized by flow of energy through food webs, production and degradation of organic matter, and transformation and cycling of nutrient elements.
Which of the following is the best definition of an ecosystem? (Points: 3) An ecosystem is a large tract of land that includes many species. An ecosystem is a community and its surrounding nonliving environment. An ecosystem is made up of individuals of the same species in the same...