Identify a True Statement in the Context of Capillary Exchange

question 8

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement in the context of capillary exchange.

• A) It involves movement of substances between lymph and interstitial fluid.
• B) Erythrocytes are able to pass across capillary walls using this mechanism.
• C) Blood-brain barriers do little to inhibit capillary exchange in the brain.
• D) Transcytosis is the most important method of capillary exchange.
• E) Sinusoids allow capillary exchange of molecules such as plasma proteins and blood cells.

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Definitions:

Transfer Case

An auxiliary transmission used to split drive torque from the main transmission between rear and forward drive axles. Also known as a dropbox.

Differential Carrier

The housing that encloses the differential assembly in a vehicle, supporting the gears that allow the wheels to rotate at different speeds.

Backlash

The play or slop between mating mechanical parts, such as gears, which is the result of gaps between parts.

Meshing Gears

The process where the teeth of two or more gears come into contact with each other in order to transmit power from one shaft to another.