Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics - Figure 21.7 - Page 740: 1

Answer

Colloid osmotic pressure of the blood would fall below normal levels. Capillary absorption of fluids from the ISF would be less than normal, and the consequence would be edema.

Work Step by Step

With less protein in the blood than usual, the colloid osmotic pressure of the blood would decrease. As a consequence, fluid would accumulate in the intercellular space, and edema would ensue.
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