Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2019
Persistent and heavy proteinuria (albuminuria) associated with nephrotic syndrome leads to hypoalbuminemia, which changes plasma pressure resulting in severe generalized edema.According to the description which of the following circumstances tends to cause nephrotic edema ?
Answer options
- decreased plasma oncotic pressure
- increased plasma oncotic pressure
- decrease venous pressure
- increased tissue hydrostatic pressure
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Correct answer
decreased plasma oncotic pressure
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