Edema appears when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because
A. sodium is retained in the body.
B. the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine.
C. blood protein levels fall and fluid shifts into extracellular spaces.
D. the blood vessels become more permeable to ions.
Answer: C
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