Generalized body edema is associated with deficiency of?: (A) Vitamin B12, (B) Sodium, (C) Albumin, (D) EFAs
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Albumin * When total plasma protein is below 5 gm/dl (normal 6-8 gm/dl) or albumin is below 2.5 gm/dl (normal 3.5-5 gm/dl) edema takes place.* Severe generalized edema is called anasarca.