An Increase in Blood Protein Levels _____ Volume

Question

An increase in blood protein levels _____ volume.
A) increases blood plasma
B) increases interstitial fluid
C) decreases interstitial fluid
D) both A and C

Accepted Answer

An increase in blood protein levels results in an increase in blood plasma volume as water is drawn into the blood vessels due to the increased protein concentration. This decrease in interstitial fluid may lead to an increase in intercellular edema due to the osmotic pressure changes within cells.