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Which condition can cause a drop in plasma protein concentration, leading to edema?
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a) Heart failure
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b) Excessive protein intake
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c) Liver diseases like cirrhosis
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d) Dehydration
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e) High blood sugar
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Answer:
c) Liver diseases like cirrhosis
Explanation:
Liver diseases impair protein synthesis, lowering plasma protein concentration and plasma colloid osmotic pressure, which leads to edema.

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