Capillary Exchange Is Somewhat Different in the Pulmonary Capillaries and Produces

question 124

Multiple Choice

Capillary exchange is somewhat different in the pulmonary capillaries and produces interstitial fluids which have a higher accumulation of proteins than in other areas of the body because

• A)Pulmonary circulation is low resistance
• B)The pulmonary circuit is a low pressure circuit
• C)The pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressures in this area is lower than at other locations
• D)The Starling forces present in the lungs, favor filtration
• E)All of the choices are true

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