The Protein Osmotic Pressure Difference Between the Plasma Inside the Capillary

question 135

True/False

The protein osmotic pressure difference between the plasma inside the capillary beds and the interstitial fluid surrounding the cells favors filtration of fluid.

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Definitions:

Splenius Capitis

A muscle located in the back of the neck that functions in extending and rotating the head.

Mastication

The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.

Medial Pterygoid

A muscle of the jaw involved in the movement of the mandible, contributing to the chewing process.

Hyoid Bone

A horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is the only bone in the body not attached to another bone.