Edema occurs when plasma protein level is below:: (A) 8 g/Dl, (B) 2 g/dL, (C) 5 g/dL, (D) 10 g/dL
Answer is C. Ans. (c) 5g/dL(Ref: Harshmohan 5th pg 97)When total plasma proteins <5gm/dl (normal 6-8gm/dl) or albumin <2.5gm/dl (normal 3.5-5gm/dl) edema takes place