The backup of blood into the pulmonary system that causes plasma to mix with and displace alveolar air is ________ edema.

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The description in the question is consistent with pulmonary edema, which is caused by increased pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs leading to leakage of fluid into the alveoli, resulting in difficulty breathing and low oxygen levels. Options A, B, and C describe other types of edema that are not specific to the pulmonary system.

The Backup of Blood into the Pulmonary System That Causes