Question #6428482Single Choice

Biology

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How would a significant decrease in plasma proteins affect the circulatory system's ability to maintain proper fluid distribution in the body?

Blood pressure would increase due to protein buildup.

Fluid would leak from blood vessels into surrounding tissues, causing edema.

The heart would pump more slowly to compensate for the reduced proteins.

Oxygen transport would stop entirely due to lack of plasma proteins.

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