Cecila has a disease that causes proteins to be lost in her urine. A sign of this disease is edema. Based on this information, Cecila has
A. increased absorption of vitamin A.
B. lower than normal production of phenylalanine and lysine.
C. rapid bone growth.
D. swelling of tissues.
Answer: D
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