Malnutrition can cause edema because select one: a. there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis. b. the resulting anemia increases blood pressure. c. there are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis and interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels. d. interstitial protein levels are lower than plasma protein levels. e. all of the answers are correct.

There are not enough nutrients for plasma protein synthesis.

Explanation:

Malnutrition may be defined as the condition in which the individual suffers from one or more nutrients. The malnutrition may occur due to the deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals.

Edema is the normal condition that occurs in the malnutrition. Edema is the excess swelling occurs due to the deposition of the excess fluid. The edema occurs due to the deficiency of proteins that are responsible for the synthesis of the plasma protein.

Thus, the correct answer is option (c).

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