Asked by Melissa Klassen on Jun 14, 2024
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When blood pressure is greater than the blood colloid osmotic pressure, there is
A) a net movement of fluid into the capillary.
B) a net movement of fluid out of the capillary.
C) less lymph formed.
D) a decrease in the volume of the interstitial fluid.
E) a decreased likelihood of edema.
Blood Colloid Osmotic Pressure
The pull exerted by large proteins in the plasma portion of blood that tends to draw water into the circulatory system.
Interstitial Fluid
The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing a medium for the exchange of substances between blood and cells.
- Comprehend the mechanisms of capillary exchange and its role in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance.
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Natsidzirai MadhawuJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When blood pressure is greater than the blood colloid osmotic pressure, it results in a net movement of fluid out of the capillary. This is because the higher hydrostatic pressure exerted by the blood against the capillary walls pushes fluid out into the surrounding tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the mechanisms of capillary exchange and its role in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance.