A Significant Increase in the Amount of Interstitial Fluid Surrounding

question 46

Multiple Choice

A significant increase in the amount of interstitial fluid surrounding the capillary beds of a human's lungs will cause

• A) an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide moving from the blood to the lungs.
• B) an increase in the amount of oxygen moving from the lungs into the blood.
• C) a decrease in the amount of oxygen moving from the lungs into the blood.
• D) an increase of pressure that would cause the capillary beds to burst.
• E) a decrease in the amount of work needed for effective ventilation of the lungs.

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Definitions:

Trans Membrane

Pertaining to or spanning across a cellular membrane, often referring to proteins that extend through the bilayer and interact with both the inside and outside of a cell.

Fluid Mosaic Model

The currently accepted model of the plasma membrane and other cell membranes, in which protein molecules “float” in a fluid phospholipid bilayer.

Lipid Bilayer

The lipid bilayer is a fundamental structure forming cell membranes, composed of two layers of phospholipids, which serves as a barrier to protect cellular contents.

Integral Proteins

Integral proteins are embedded within the cell membrane and are involved in various functions, including signaling, transport, and structural support.