How Would the Body Respond to a Systemic Capillary Pressure

question 24

Multiple Choice

How would the body respond to a systemic capillary pressure of 22 mm Hg?

• A) In response to the elevated pressure, fluid would leak into the tissue spaces lowering the blood volume
• B) In response to the decreased pressure, fluid would be absorbed from the interstitial spaces to increase blood volume
• C) In response to the elevated pressure, fluid would be absorbed from the interstitial spaces to increase blood volume
• D) 22 mm Hg is the normal systemic capillary prressure so no changes in blood volume would occur

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