Edema,or swelling,is a potentially serious medical issue where a significant increase in the amount of interstitial fluid surrounding cells and tissues occurs.If edema were to occur in the interstitial fluid surrounding the capillary beds of a human's lungs,what is the most likely outcome?
A) an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide moving from the blood to the lungs
B) an increase in the amount of oxygen moving from the lungs into the blood
C) a decrease in the amount of oxygen moving from the lungs into the blood
D) an increase of pressure that would cause the capillary beds to burst
E) a decrease in the amount of work needed for effective ventilation of the lungs
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