Question

Marcie enjoyed a late night out, eating and drinking, with friends. When she got home and took her shoes off; she noticed her ankles were swollen. What can you conclude is the reason for this?
A) She consumed high fat foods that lead to increased swelling.
B) She consumed high sodium foods that lead to an electrolyte imbalance.
C) She consumed sugary foods that lead to the pancreas secreting insulin.
D) She consumed so much liquid that the kidneys were unable to rid the body of the excess.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

The medical term used for defining a situation in which ankles and legs swell is called as edema

This swelling is primarily due to the fluid accumulation. Generally during the normal conditions, accumulated water is pumped back by lymphatics to the circulatory system but in abnormal condition, excess fluid seeps out of blood vessels and feet ankles etc swell.

Hence, otpion d is correct

Answer 2

The best answer would be B.

high sodium foods definitely cause edema. But alcohol also has a relationship with edema. Still best answer is b.