Edema is a result of increased interstitial fluid in various tissues of the body.All of the following are causes of edema except
A)pregnancy.
B)liver disease.
C)injury to a limb.
D)protein malnutrition.
E)countercurrent circulation.

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Countercurrent circulation does not cause edema. It is a mechanism of fluid movement in the blood vessels of the renal medulla that helps to maintain a concentration gradient for the reabsorption of water and solutes in the kidneys. Pregnancy, liver disease, injury, and protein malnutrition can all lead to edema by various mechanisms such as hormonal changes, decreased liver function, impaired lymphatic drainage, and decreased plasma protein levels.

Edema Is a Result of Increased Interstitial Fluid in Various