A cirrhotic liver can no longer produce ____, which leads to swelling in the legs and abdomen.
Haptoglobin
A)alphafetoprotein
B)alcohol dehydrogenase
C)haptoglobin
D)fibronectin
E)albumin

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Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that helps maintain oncotic pressure in the blood vessels. In cirrhosis, the liver's ability to produce albumin is compromised, leading to fluid leakage into tissues and causing swelling in the legs and abdomen.

A Cirrhotic Liver Can No Longer Produce ____, Which Leads