Which of the Following Changes Could Lead to Edema

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes could lead to edema?

• A) decreasing capillary blood pressure.
• B) decreasing interstitial-fluid hydrostatic pressure.
• C) increasing plasma protein concentration.
• D) increasing interstitial-fluid protein concentration.
• E) none of the above

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