Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning the Movement

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false concerning the movement of fluid between capillaries and interstitial space?

• A) Blood osmotic pressure moves fluid from the interstitial space to the capillary.
• B) The osmotic pressure of the interstitial fluid is less than the blood osmotic pressure.
• C) The net filtration pressure is usually zero.
• D) Blood hydrostatic pressure forces fluid from the capillary to the interstitial space.
• E) The hydrostatic pressure of the interstitial fluid is largely unimportant in determining fluid movement.

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