Assuming All Other Values Are Normal, Calculate the Net Filtration

question 64

Multiple Choice

Assuming all other values are normal, calculate the net filtration pressure in a patient with a drop in capsular hydrostatic pressure to 8 mmHg.

• A) 10 mm Hg out
• B) 20 mm Hg out
• C) 30 mm Hg out
• D) 40 mm Hg out
• E) 50 mm Hg out

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