Multiple Choice
Jackie is an alcoholic. Her liver has been damaged to such a degree that it cannot produce the appropriate blood proteins for fluid balance. She develops a condition called edema, which is
A) extreme thirst.
B) the buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces.
C) loss of muscle mass.
D) cardiovascular disease.
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