Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 36, Problem 3CT
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To explain: Why a low concentration of blood albumin can cause edema.

Concept introduction: Liver is one of the cardinal organs in the human body. It is mainly involved in fat metabolism. Other than fat metabolism, there are several major functions associated with liver cells such as the production of albumin, a protein seen in the blood plasma is one among them. Excessive use of alcohol will seriously affect the normal functioning of liver. If it does not produce albumin in an enough quantity, it will lead to edema, a condition, which is characterized by the excess fluid accumulation in the body tissues.

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