Malnutrition Can Cause Edema Because

question 56

Multiple Choice

Malnutrition can cause edema because

• A) there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis.
• B) interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels.
• C) the resulting anemia increases blood pressure.
• D) there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis and interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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