Multiple Choice
Edema may occur when:
A) sodium is retained in the extracellular fluid as a result of increased aldosterone secretion or after serious renal disease such as acute glomerulonephritis.
B) an increase in capillary blood pressure occurs.
C) a decrease in the concentration of plasma proteins normally retained in the blood occurs.
D) all of the above occur.
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