The Permeability of the Capillary Walls and Postcapillary Venules Changes

question 1

Multiple Choice

The permeability of the capillary walls and postcapillary venules changes in response to inflammation in all of the following situations except:

• A) Decreased pressure inside the congested blood vessel
• B) Increased pressure outside the congested blood vessel
• C) Increase in the circulation of oxygen and nutrients
• D) Lysis of leukocytes and platelets
• E) Uptake of soluble mediators

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