Final answer:
High blood pressure can lead to increased CHP, causing an imbalance where filtration exceeds reabsorption, resulting in edema. The correct answer is C) High blood pressure leads to increased CHP and thus filtration exceeds reabsorption.
Step-by-step explanation:
The relationship between high blood pressure and edema is that high blood pressure leads to increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure (CHP), which in turn causes filtration to exceed reabsorption. The increased CHP forces more fluid out of the capillaries and into the surrounding tissues, leading to edema. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is C) High blood pressure leads to increased CHP and thus filtration exceeds reabsorption.
It's important to note that when there is high blood pressure, the body's typical regulatory mechanisms, such as the release of renin (which is released from the kidneys and not the liver as mentioned in part a of the reference information) and aldosterone's role in sodium reabsorption, work to counterbalance the effects. However, if these mechanisms are overwhelmed or impaired, the resultant increase in CHP can contribute to edema. Additionally, conditions that lead to a decrease in plasma proteins can decrease colloid osmotic pressure (BCOP) and exacerbate edema.