Cardiogenic pulmonary edema results from
A) "leaky" pulmonary capillary membranes.
B) increased pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure.
C) exudation of protein-rich fluid into alveoli.
D) inflammatory injury to the capillary basement membrane.
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