Edema can be caused by
A)accumulation of tissue fluid.
B)abnormally high amount of plasma proteins.
C)the kidney excreting too little protein.
D)too much tissue fluid drainage.
E)drinking more water than normal.

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Edema is defined as the accumulation of excessive fluid in the interstitial tissue spaces. This is caused by various factors such as increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, decreased colloid osmotic pressure, obstruction of lymphatic drainage, or an increase in capillary permeability. Option A accurately describes the accumulation of tissue fluid as a cause of edema. The other options do not accurately describe the underlying mechanism of edema formation.

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