Edema Can Occur When There Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

Edema can occur when there is

• A) an increase in the amount of plasma proteins.
• B) a decrease in capillary permeability to proteins.
• C) a decrease in blood pressure.
• D) a blockage of the lymphatics.
• E) an increase in blood colloid osmotic pressure.

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Definitions:

Externalities

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Pollution Permits

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Corrective Tax

A tax designed to incentivize socially desirable behavior, often used to correct for the negative externalities of an action or consumption.

Coase Theorem

A principle that asserts that if private parties can bargain over the allocation of resources without cost, they can solve the problem of externalities on their own.