Question

which disease is most likely to cause edema as a result of protein malnutrition?
o a. arthritis
o b. diabetes
o c. sleep apnea
o d. liver disease

Explanation:

• Arthritis: It is mainly related to joint inflammation and damage, not directly to protein - related edema.
• Diabetes: Primarily affects blood sugar levels. While it can have long - term vascular and nerve complications, it is not typically associated with edema due to protein malnutrition.
• Sleep apnea: Affects breathing during sleep. It can lead to issues like hypoxia but not directly to protein - related edema.
• Liver disease: The liver is responsible for synthesizing plasma proteins (such as albumin). In liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis), there is often a decrease in albumin synthesis. Low albumin levels reduce the oncotic pressure in the blood vessels, causing fluid to leak out into the interstitial spaces and resulting in edema.

Answer:

d. Liver disease