Which of the Following Is an Example of Water Shifting

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of water shifting due to hydrostatic pressure?

• A) Loss of plasma volume due to heavy sweating
• B) Swelling of the feet and ankles when standing for a long period of time
• C) Swelling of cells due to high intracellular sodium concentrations
• D) Passive movement from areas of high solute concentration to areas of low solute concentration

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