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What does it mean if something is distended?

  • A. Shrunken
  • B. Swollen
  • C. Narrow
  • D. Flattened
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: When something is described as distended, it means that it is swollen or expanded, not shrunken, narrow, or flattened. In a medical context, distention often refers to an abnormal swelling or enlargement of an organ or structure. 'Shrunken' is incorrect as it means reduced in size, 'narrow' is incorrect as it means not wide, and 'flattened' is incorrect as it means pressed or squeezed flat.