A 50-year-old man, who has been suffering from chronic hepatic failure for several years, has developed ascites. What is the main mechanism of this disorder development?

Answer options

1. Neurotoxins appearing in blood
2. Increased pressure in portal vein system
3. Increased content of low-density and very low-density lipoproteins in blood
4. Decrease of albumin and globulin synthesis in liver
5. Increase of blood oncotic pressure

Explanation

Ascites in Chronic hepatitis develops from venous congestion, increased pressure in the Portal vein system.