Edema Is a Result of Increased Interstitial Fluid in Various

question 17

Multiple Choice

Edema is a result of increased interstitial fluid in various tissues of the body.All of the following are causes of edema except

• A)pregnancy.
• B)liver disease.
• C)injury to a limb.
• D)protein malnutrition.
• E)countercurrent circulation.

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