Plasma Proteins in Capillaries Help to

question 65

Multiple Choice

Plasma proteins in capillaries help to

• A)maintain the osmotic pressure of the blood.
• B)decrease the osmotic pressure of the blood.
• C)maintain the hydrostatic pressure of the blood.
• D)decrease the hydrostatic pressure of the blooD.

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