What Is the Primary Cause of the Edema That Accompanies

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

• A) Fluids shift out of the blood and into the tissues, causing swelling.
• B) Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate.
• C) Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat.
• D) Synthesis of enzymes is reduced.
• E) Deterioration of the digestive tract lining.

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