Peripheral edema is a result of
A) arterial insufficiency.
B) venous thrombosis.
C) hypertension.
D) atherosclerosis.

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In the venous system,thrombosis alters venous return,impairing removal of metabolic wastes and producing edema.In arterial obstruction,distal flow results in ischemia.Hypertension does not cause peripheral edema.Atherosclerosis is not directly associated with peripheral edema.

Peripheral Edema Is a Result of