Malnutrition can cause edema because
A) there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis.
B) interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels.
C) the resulting anemia increases blood pressure.
D) there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis and interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels.
E) All of the answers are correct.
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