Protein deficiency tends to cause edema because __________.

a. blood pressure rises, pushing fluid out of the capillary
b. a decrease in plasma protein levels reduces the osmotic force driving fluid into the capillary
c. a rise in angiotensin promotes vasoconstriction
d. activation of the parasympathetic nervous system


Answer: b. a decrease in plasma protein levels reduces the osmotic force driving fluid into the capillary

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