Tissues can become edematous (swollen) when which of the following occurs?
A. There is hyperproteinemia.
B. Colloid osmotic pressure (COP) is high.
C. The hematocrit is high.
D. The concentration of sodium and proteins in blood is high.
E. There is a dietary protein deficiency.
Answer: E
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