Define edema

A) Edema is swelling of the peripheral vasculature.
B) Edema is blood loss.
C) Edema is an abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid in peripheral tissues.
D) Edema is an increase in blood pressure due to net capillary reabsorption.
E) Edema is an increase in plasma proteins causing net capillary reabsorption to occur.


Answer: C

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