Malnutrition can cause edema because

A) there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis and interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels.
B) there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis.
C) interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels.
D) the resulting anemia increases blood pressure.
E) All of the answers are correct.


B) there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis.

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