The correct answer is A
Entropy increases going from one trophic level to another. Entropy is a measure for the disorderliness of a system. As the trophic level move to the other, energy is lost so more disorder happens which increases the entropy.
<span>Portal hypertension treatment aims to reduce,
1. Reduce fluid accumulation.
2. Reduce venous pressure.
Portal hypertension is termed as an increase in blood pressure within a system of veins which are known as a portal venous system.
Veins which are from spleen, pancreas, stomach, and intestine the emerge into portal vein which branches into small vessels which travel through the liver.
If the vessels which are in the liver are blocked because of damaged liver then blood can not flow properly through the liver. This results to high pressure in the portal system.</span>
A is the correct answer, hope this helps.
Osmosis is a type of passive transport.