Edema Can Be Caused by

question 2

Multiple Choice

Edema can be caused by

• A)accumulation of tissue fluid.
• B)abnormally high amount of plasma proteins.
• C)the kidney excreting too little protein.
• D)too much tissue fluid drainage.
• E)drinking more water than normal.

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