Which of the Following Enhances the Exchange Between Capillary Walls

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following enhances the exchange between capillary walls and the interstitial spaces?

• A)the thinness of the capillary wall
• B)minimal branching in the capillary bed
• C)increased blood velocity through the capillaries
• D)the high pressure in the interstitial spaces
• E)the stratification of the capillary wall

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