What Is the Normal Hydrostatic Pressure in the Pulmonary Capillaries

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the normal hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary capillaries?

• A) 0 to 5 mm Hg
• B) 5 to 10 mm Hg
• C) 10 to 15 mm Hg
• D) 15 to 20 mm Hg

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