You have a patient who is showing signs of edema (tissue swelling) all over his body. In addition to visible swelling in his hands, feet, and face, you can also see evidence of swelling around his organs when viewing his CAT scan images. Thinking about what you know about the factors that regulate fluid flow from the blood vessels. Which of the following causes of edema seem most likely?
A. Low red and white blood cell counts due to cancer in the bone marrow
B. Low plasma protein concentration due to liver failure
C. Low blood pressure due to severe dehydration
D. High blood solute concentration due to kidney failure
Answer: B
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