Edema is a result of increased interstitial fluid in various tissues of the body.All of the following are causes of edema EXCEPT
A)pregnancy.
B)liver disease.
C)injury to a limb.
D)protein malnutrition.
E)abnormally low blood pressure.

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Abnormally low blood pressure would actually reduce the amount of interstitial fluid in tissues, as it would decrease the filtration of fluid from the blood vessels into the interstitial space. Therefore, it is not a cause of edema.

Edema Is a Result of Increased Interstitial Fluid in Various