Identify a Consequence That Can Be Attributed to the Failure

question 40

Multiple Choice

Identify a consequence that can be attributed to the failure of one of the starling forces.

• A) Lymphatic vessels fail to drain excess interstitial fluid.
• B) Fluids from blood fail to pass into interstitial spaces.
• C) Unfiltered plasma proteins pass into the interstitial fluid.
• D) Lymphocytes fail to pass through capillary walls.
• E) Metabolic waste substances pass into the interstitial spaces.

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Definitions:

Quaternary

The most recent period in the Earth's history, starting around 2.58 million years ago and continuing to the present day.

Cenozoic

The current geological era, beginning about 66 million years ago, characterized by the dominant emergence of mammals.

Holocene

The current geological epoch, which started approximately 11,700 years ago after the last major ice age.

Carbon Dating

A method used to determine the age of an artifact or remains by measuring the amount of carbon-14 present, which decays over time.