The cause of oedema in Nephritic syndrome is -: (A) Decreased in plasma protein concentration, (B) Increased in plasma protein concentration, (C) Reduced plasma osmotic pressure, (D) Sodium and water retension
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., Sodium and water retensiono Cause of edema:?(i) In nephrotic syndrome --> Hypoproteinemia ( decreased plasma protein concentration) and edema is massive.(ii) In nephritic syndrome --> results from sodium and water retention and edema is usually mild.