What Would Be Expected If the Amount of Interstitial Fluid

question 52

Multiple Choice

What would be expected if the amount of interstitial fluid surrounding the capillary beds of the lungs were to increase significantly?

• A)The amount of carbon dioxide entering the lungs from the blood would increase.
• B)The amount of oxygen entering the circulation from the lungs would increase.
• C)The amount of oxygen entering the circulation from the lungs would decrease.
• D)The pressure would cause the capillary beds to burst.
• E)Both C and D would be expected.

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