The Loss of Large Amounts of Plasma Protein in Urine

question 41

Multiple Choice

The loss of large amounts of plasma protein in urine, causing systemic edema, is called

• A) pyelonephritis.
• B) hydronephrosis.
• C) nephrohydrosis.
• D) nephrotic syndrome.
• E) nephropyosis.

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