Question

Some kidney diseases cause a change in the permeability of glomerular capillaries making them more permeable to plasma proteins. This changes the colloid osmotic pressure, thus drawing water out of the blood and into tissues. The result is

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is edema.

Explanation:

When the capillaries or the tiny blood vessels within the body leak fluid, the condition known as edema takes place. This fluid accumulates in the tissues surrounding it, resulting in inflammation. Edema generally takes place due to mild conditions like consuming more salt, staying or sitting in one position for a long duration, and others.

However, in some situations, edema can also be a sign of an extreme medical condition like kidney disease. During kidney disease, the sodium and additional fluid within the circulation may result in edema. The edema related to kidney disease generally takes place around the eyes and in the legs.