The Net Loss of Fluid from Blood Capillaries Increases If

question 123

Multiple Choice

The net loss of fluid from blood capillaries increases if

• A) plasma filtration decreases.
• B) the osmotic pressure of plasma increases.
• C) blood pressure increases in the capillaries.
• D) the osmotic pressure of interstitial fluid decreases.
• E) blood pressure drops below osmotic pressure.

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