Under Normal Circumstances, a Small Amount of Fluid Is Filtered

question 48

Multiple Choice

Under normal circumstances, a small amount of fluid is filtered from the capillary in excess of that which is absorbed. What prevents edema from occurring under these conditions?

• A) The lymphatic system absorbs it and returns it to the circulatory system.
• B) Tissue cells absorb this fluid and use it in the metabolic process.
• C) Wandering macrophages use this excess fluid in hydrolyzing invaders.
• D) Waste products dilute this, maintaining eutonic conditions.

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