KROK 1 2017 – Question 66 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
To lose some weight a woman has been limiting the amount of products in her diet. 3 months later she developed edemas and her diuresis increased. What dietary component deficiency is the cause of this?
- A. Minerals
- B. Vitamins
- C. Fats
- D. Carbohydrates
- E. Proteins
Hint
Consider what determines the oncotic pressure of plasma and which dietary component its main contributor depends on, given edema with restricted food intake.
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