Edema (swelling) happens when the normal balance between hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure is disrupted. Explain

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Edema (swelling) happens when the normal balance between hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure is disrupted. Explain

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Edema (swelling) happens when the normal balance betweenhydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure is disrupted. Explain TWOdifferent situations that might cause edema and describe why eachone results in swelling. (Hint: Be sure each of your situationsclearly relates to osmotic and hydrostatic pressures.)
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