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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