If the Osmotic Pressure on the Venous Side of Capillary

question 11

Multiple Choice

If the osmotic pressure on the venous side of capillary beds is lower than the hydrostatic pressure, then ________.

• A) haemoglobin will not release oxygen
• B) fluid will tend to accumulate in tissues
• C) the pH of the interstitial fluids will increase
• D) plasma proteins will escape through the endothelium of the capillaries

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