Edema Appears When There Is a Severe Lack of Dietary

question 3

Multiple Choice

Edema appears when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because

• A) sodium is retained in the body.
• B) blood protein levels fall and fluid shifts into extracellular spaces.
• C) the blood vessels become more permeable to ions.
• D) the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine.

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Definitions:

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Type A

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