What Is the Primary Cause of the Edema That Accompanies

question 57

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Albumin concentrations fall and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces.
• 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.

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