What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?
A) Albumin concentrations fall and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces.
B) Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate.
C) Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat.
D) Synthesis of enzymes is reduced.
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