Diseases of the Liver Can Result in Reduced Production of Plasma

question 45

Multiple Choice

Diseases of the liver can result in reduced production of plasma proteins. How might this condition affect the function of the lymphatic system?

• A) The risk for edema is increased due to decreased plasma colloid osmotic pressure. This would increase lymph formation.
• B) The risk for edema is decreased due to decreased plasma colloid osmotic pressure. This would decrease lymph formation.
• C) The risk for edema is increased due to increased plasma colloid osmotic pressure. This would increase lymph formation.
• D) The risk for edema is increased due to decreased plasma colloid osmotic pressure. This would decrease lymph formation.

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