What Causes Edema in Adults with Hypothyroidism

question 52

Multiple Choice

What causes edema in adults with hypothyroidism?

• A)Excess reabsorption of water and sodium in the kidneys
• B)Decreased plasma oncotic pressure in the capillaries
• C)Water retention in mucoprotein deposits in the interstitial spaces
• D)Increased capillary permeability in the extremities

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Definitions:

Moderately Strong Association

A term indicating a significant but not perfect relationship between two variables in statistical analysis.

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables where the change in one variable is proportional to the change in the other, typically represented by a straight line in a scatter plot.

Positive Association

A connection between two variables where both rise or fall simultaneously.

Little or No Association

A term used to describe a situation where there is minimal or no statistical relationship between two variables.