Asked by Walter Palomino on Jul 28, 2024
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How may high blood pressure affect normal exchange at capillaries?
A) More fluid may be forced out of the capillaries.
B) More interstitial fluid may enter capillaries via osmosis.
C) A slower rate of blood flow will ensue.
D) Diffusion will increase through capillaries.
E) A loss of plasma proteins will occur.
Capillaries
The smallest blood vessels in the body's circulatory system, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.
Normal Exchange
The standard process of trading goods, services, or financial instruments in an established system or market.
- Understand how high blood pressure affects capillary exchange.
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Irvindeep TiwanaAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
High blood pressure can cause increased pressure in the capillaries, leading to more fluid being forced out of the capillaries and into the surrounding tissues. This can potentially lead to edema (swelling) in the tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how high blood pressure affects capillary exchange.